To not really want to do this task?

[dilemma456]

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very difficult for you and I think it sounds a bit much for her Mum to be made to come in and pick it up - surely that would be upsetting for her. Her boss should drop it round to her and pay his condolences!

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What a horrible and sad task. I don't blame you for dreading it.

but, it is probably a compliment that your boss has asked you to do it, it means he thinks you have the sensitivity and discretion to handle it.

Please think of it as something you can do for her daughter (even though she won't ever know), to finish off her work affairs properly and sort through her pending cases so that her professionalism is upheld.

Good luck.

Agree with the others - do it to the best of your ability. Chuck anything she wouldn't have wanted her mum to see. But her mother shouldn't be told to collect. It should be delivered

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That's so sad. I think the frame is a lovely idea.