Bruinator Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi, I had a neighbor who use to live next to me but they moved around 15 years ago. I found out today, the man passed away this morning. His wife and my mom kept in touch on a monthly basis since they moved as they remain friends to this day. The plan is for him to be cremated instead of a wake and funeral. What would be the appropriate thing to do in regards to his passing? Send flowers, sympathy card, donation to a charity..... I cant seem to figure out the proper thing to do. Any recommendations are most welcomed. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinator Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) No help on this one i guess ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted September 17, 2020 MVC Share Posted September 17, 2020 Bake a casserole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cork1958 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I would think any of the things, or combinations of, you already suggested to yourself would be fine. Bruinator 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) Flowers and a card from funerals I have been to are the best IMO. Or if you can show up in person, even better. Had some older people at church who used to watch my bro and I when my parents when out of town who passed a few years back. I did not provide a card or flowers, but I showed up at the funeral and offered my condolences to the family in person. And then hung around for the reception to talk to family and share memories. My fav teacher in highschool passed a while back and I posted online when the family announced it offering my condolences. Bruinator 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bruinator Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 9 hours ago, techbeck said: Flowers and a card from funerals I have been to are the best IMO. Or if you can show up in person, even better. Had some older people at church who used to watch my bro and I when my parents when out of town who passed a few years back. I did not provide a card or flowers, but I showed up at the funeral and offered my condolences to the family in person. And then hung around for the reception to talk to family and share memories. My fav teacher in highschool passed a while back and I posted online when the family announced it offering my condolences. I would of done this as well but there wont be a funeral or wake as he is being cremated per his wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Cremations still have funerals +hedleigh 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinator Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, NJ Louch said: Cremations still have funerals I was told by his wife they weren't going to have a funeral. Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Bruinator said: I would of done this as well but there wont be a funeral or wake as he is being cremated per his wishes. Ok, in that case flowers, a card, or both would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bruinator said: I was told by his wife they weren't going to have a funeral. That's as may be, but "there wont be a funeral or wake as he is being cremated" implies that cremations don't have funerals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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