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Sensitive subject. Would it be OK to ask if anyone is having to make alternative funeral arrangements?

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Al1Langdownthecleghole · 29/03/2020 18:47

I have a gravely Ill parent who I’m unable to visit. Thank you Coronavirus. And I’m trying to arm myself for what happens next.

Has anyone else been through this? It appears that we will only be able to hold a very small funeral and although I can get my head around a memorial service later in the year, I’m struggling with the details of a small funeral. Is it even worth having flowers? It seems pointless if no one will see them, but mean and shabby not to. I don’t even know if florists are open.

I’m also worried about how to register the death during lockdown, I can’t see anything online about any changes, but how will it work?

If anyone has any advice or experience to share I’d be very grateful.

Sending love and best wishes to anyone in this hideous situation Flowers

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Jennyie1 · 29/04/2020 17:40

If haven’t even considered what will be a offered/available to us yet.

Yesterday my Dad entered pre-active stage of dying, he went into a hospice 5 weeks ago today.

I have visited every single day (under proper guidelines etc)

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