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Funeral

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Lippy1234 · 17/03/2020 13:02

I’m asking for a friend. What are your thoughts on an 84 year old attending his DS’ funeral on Monday?

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HappyHammy · 17/03/2020 13:03

Of course he should fo if he wants to. Has he got someone who can take him.

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Lippy1234 · 17/03/2020 13:08

Yes he lives with my friend so she’ll take him.

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CountFosco · 17/03/2020 13:10

What a terrible dilemma to have.

Men are more at risk than women. Does he have any underlying conditions that make him more at risk. Where is the funeral, it might be worth talking to the funeral directors about putting in place some protective measures. Or would just attending the service but not the wake help? Might be worth considering a memorial service in a years time when this is hopefully all over? I would think a lot of people won't attend anyway.

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Lippy1234 · 17/03/2020 13:39

Yes he has a condition that similar to Parkinson’s. The service is in London.

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Lippy1234 · 17/03/2020 13:40

He is very frail and requires 24 hour care.

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