Coping with Death
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How Do I Ask for Funeral Donations?
Asked by M.Q. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2013
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Hello friends, my favorite uncle in this world lost his battle to colon cancer on Tuesday, and I would like to help my family raise the $4000 that they are short to c...
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- I don't know a lot about this kind of thing, so I don't have real suggestions, but I just wanted to make say to make sure you add the phone number of the bank and the ...
- Was your uncle affiliated with a church? If so, I'd ask them for assistance. If he was known in the community for helping others, they'd probably be able to help wit...
- I am sorry for your loss. I don't think setting up a fund with specific account info and asking for donations via FB is a very appropriate way to go. You could al...
Another Funeral Question ...
Asked by ☼.S. from Los Angeles
on February 15, 2012
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Hi moms,
Another funeral question today ... my MIL called last night to let us know that her 90 yo uncle ( would that be my husband's great uncle? I'm not sure how t...
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- I think this is one that you and the little one should bow out of unless you personally would get something out of going. If you were not close with him I think it wo...
- If it were me, I would go with my husband, and leave my daughter with a friend for an extended playdate. She's 6 yrs old, right? So not a toddler. I realize you ar...
- It would be fine for you to skip this funeral because of the child.
Panic Attack While Attending a Funeral
Asked by K.F. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2010
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My husbands Grandma has been in the hospital for the past week, her kidneys are now failing and they don't expect her to make it much longer. My problem is, whenever I...
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- I have suffered from anxiety attacks for many years. What I have learned to do is say to myself "this is just my mind, I am fine, nothing is wrong with me" (or someth...
- You've probably already tried this once or twice, but if you haven't... Try imagining that you aren't at a funeral. If start feeling like you are about to have an atta...
- If you need to get up and leave, do it. There is no reason to feel trapped. Just walk out. No one will say a word. I think sometimes you feel trapped because you th...
Appropriate Flowers for Catholic or Greek Orthodox Funeral?
Asked by M.O. from New York
on August 1, 2011
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Please forgive the vagueness of this question, but I just got off the phone with a colleague who just suffered two unexpected tragedies within the week. I want to send...
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- CAn you call a Greek or Italian florist? Everyone is saying there is no right and wrong, but I get your reluctance. For instance, white is our wedding color, but it'...
- Im russian orthodox ( which is very similar to greek orthodox) Funeral flowers are the same as any others, and Im sure that food would be appericated by the family as ...
- I don't think there's a wrong kind of flower, but I'm a big fan of Peace Lillies for funerals. They're not overly expensive, and they're simple, elegant little plants ...
Would You Take Your Kids to a Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 7, 2011
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My old boss from SHAPE, Gen. Shalikashvili, died and they are burying him today at Arlington...my boys are 9 and 11 so they NEVER met him. However, he's a 4-star gener...
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- I would take them. My 4 year old went in the spring (not to a funeral, but to pay respects to one of my brother's friends who died while they were in Iraq and my grand...
- At that age, I would, so they can see how much respect we give those who have served and sacrificed for their country and hopefully learn the same respect themselves. ...
- Take them, take them. It is not tacky. It is showing great respect and this is historical. They may never get this opportunity again. It is a good social lesson for ch...
So I Taking My 2.5 Year Old to My Grandfather's Funeral,.......
Asked by N.C. from Providence
on October 26, 2011
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I wasn't planning on taking my daughter to my grandfather's wake, but my babysitter has fell through, and I haven't been able to find anyone in such short notice. I wa...
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- My condolences on the loss of your grandfather. Take your daughter with you. Children aren't inherently traumatized by death. It's adults that project it to them. I ha...
- I am very sorry for your loss. My son came to the funeral of a friend's father when he was 2-1/2 (closed casket). He was not in anyway traumatized and actually was ver...
- Based on your babysitting problem, I would say go ahead and take her and find someone to sit with her while you pay your respects. I am not of the view that small chi...
How Do I Breathe Again After the Death of My Baby???
Asked by A.J. from Kansas City
on September 28, 2008
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Yesterday I woke up to realize that little baby guy passed away in his sleep. The coroner's early diagnosis is SIDS. Osceola Matthew Jones was an extremely happy 7-m...
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- A. - I really don't know how to respond, but I wanted to let you know that I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I can not even imagine the pain you have in...
- A., I don't think words can express my feelings for you right now. I am terribly sorry for your loss. I have not gone through the loss of a child, I can't bear to...
- I truly don't know what to say. I can't imagine ever getting out of bed again. Your pain must be great and I'm sure everything you are feeling is normal. I'll pray ...
Troop in Iraq Denied Leave for Funeral! Help Us Get Him There!
Asked by H.L. from Los Angeles
on May 28, 2009
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My nephew is currently on his second deployment to war. His Popa died yesterday morning, we contacted the red cross and did the paperwork to get the death verified an...
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- Sorry to hear of your loss, but I did ask around here in the office and one of the ladies here is a mom to a marine and stated that he should check to see if maybe he ...
- Hi H., My father was in the military for almost 30yrs and he told me to have you get in contact with the Inspector General. They should better help you out in this s...
- What about O'reilly factor Fox News? I don't know if he would help but maybe? Here is Bill O'reilly's Web address: http://www.billoreilly.com/ I know people will e-...
Flowers for Death of Acquaintance's Husband?
Asked by R.M. from San Francisco
on September 24, 2012
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Are flowers always appropriate? If you don't know the person very well, do you still bring flowers? I am going to see her at her place of work. Do I bring flowers w...
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- Because she's just an acquaintance I would not feel obligated to take or send flowers. A sympathy card would be sufficient. When you say you'll be seeing her at...
- Flowers are kind of overdone. They are beautiful for 2 days and then the mourner has to figure out what to do with them. Dying flowers often make it worse for people ...
- Flowers are typically for the funeral itself. Bring a nice card with a handwritten note. If you want to do "something", consider a gift certificate to a place where ...
Help on Explaining Death
Asked by C.B. from Detroit
on July 21, 2008
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Long story short, I have a "friend" that just lost her 3 mo old son to SIDS. Our daughters have played together a few times. My daughter will still ask for the girls...
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- Borders. Barnes and Noble. For sure they have books on the subject for kids. Ask a pastor/priest/rabbi.
- You have some great suggestions for a difficult situation. The only thing I would add is something I saw done at a funeral for a kindergardener. All the kids release...
- Tell her the truth, that Chloe's little brother died. Do NOT use euphemisms (sp) as they may make her scared (ie: he's sleeping in heaven she may be afraid to sleep; ...
