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Magnate
Member Since Oct 2003
Location: Chicago
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Mar 29, 2005 at 05:14 PM
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I got a voice mail that my uncle died this morning. What am I supposed to do when someone dies? I am confused what to do. I haven't seen them in several years. I haven't even seen my own family in three and a half years due to lack of money and PTSD history. No one knows my current living and financial situation. With my history and family relations, what is death etiquette?
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Elder
Member Since Jan 2003
Location: Pacific NW
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Mar 29, 2005 at 05:28 PM
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I think just send a card expressing your condolences, maybe include a childhood memory about your uncle. You don't have to explain much about yourself -- right now, his immediate family probably is too much in grief to think about other people right now anyway.
I'm sorry 
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Wise Elder
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Location: PA USA
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Mar 29, 2005 at 05:28 PM
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There is nothing wrong with sending a sympathy card and flowers, if the funeral might trigger you stay away and remember good memories if they are there
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Grand Magnate
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Mar 29, 2005 at 05:43 PM
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Good advice given here. I agree.
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Grand Poohbah
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Mar 29, 2005 at 06:24 PM
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Basically do what YOU feel is right, send a card and so you know attending the funeral is YOUR choice you don't have to if you don't feel like you can. I figure funerals are more for the individual who is grieving to put closure to someones death. I wouldnt feel pressured into flowers if you don't want to or don't have the money. A card that says I'm sorry for your loss is good enough *hugs*
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