Attending a funeral with estranged family HELP

[TheOP2]

hi all, about 4 years ago my beloved aunty passed away (my favourite person in the whole world). My mum decided not to go in the funeral car so as it was her sister I travelled with her (she's my mum!) because of this various family members don't speak to me! Sadly another one of mum's siblings (another aunty) passed away recently and her funeral is next week. I am absolutely dreading it as I'm expecting it to be really awkward. What do I do? How do I approach / deal with people? 😭

Turn up, do what you feel comfortable with. If anyone challenges you, tell them that grief affects people in different ways and your mum made a decision which you supported as she is your mum and Aunties death made you realise how important she is and the value of the time you have together. Tell them, what counts is that those who loved the deceased came to pay their respects and no insults were ever intended and then gracefully move along.

Emotions always run high at funerals.

Sorry for your loss and stay strong.x