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In reply to the discussion: Funeral during a pandemic - your advice wanted. [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)34. If it gives great comfort to your wife, then so be it.
That's just my opinion. You'll have to make the choice. None of us here can do that for you.
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But is it necessary to eat and drink to respect her mother? This is going to be mid-afternoon.
Doodley
Sep 2020
#18
Food and eating out is part of her family culture. They would eat out more in a month than I used to
Doodley
Sep 2020
#53
An article today said COVID cases were highest in people that ate in restaurants.
consider_this
Sep 2020
#39
The trump anti-masker needs to be talked to on the side if he feels that strongly
Vivienne235729
Sep 2020
#65
Good points. I am more concerned about other people getting infected, including my wife who is high
Doodley
Sep 2020
#9
The elderly who attended my mother-in-law's service this past summer stayed at a distance
Kaleva
Sep 2020
#25
So again, because no one got sick at your event, you are assuming no one else is going to get sick
LisaL
Sep 2020
#29
Yea, you get one super spreader in there, nearly everybody could end up getting infected.
LisaL
Sep 2020
#22
You can go and protect yourself best you can, telling all separation and you keep your mask on.
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#3
I am going to keep my distance, but the reception will be worse than a restaurant. In a restaurant
Doodley
Sep 2020
#50
You are exactly right. My father is older and five states from me and I wonder if I would get on a
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#57
Definitely skip the reception. If you do decide to attend the funeral for your wife's sake that is
smirkymonkey
Sep 2020
#92
Yes, I am going to speak at the service and think I may step out before my head explodes.
Doodley
Sep 2020
#16
My wife said that if they die that is their choice. I said that's like Trump holding rallies -
Doodley
Sep 2020
#44
My wife just yelled at me and said I need to get some real friends instead of embarrassing her
Doodley
Sep 2020
#55
You are not embarrassing her - you are caring for her and trying to find a way to
consider_this
Sep 2020
#58
147 covid cases and 6 days ago, three deaths. None of the deaths were from the wedding,
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#75
This is how I feel. If I were to die, I would not want the people I love to gather, get sick or die,
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#63
I read that to my wife. She said, "Okay, I'll stay in a hotel for two weeks!" And she wouldn't
Doodley
Sep 2020
#41
Thanks for the reply. It isn't my wife's church. We don't go to church. She was pressured
Doodley
Sep 2020
#36
You could tell her that you might be doing this again in 3-4 weeks if she's not careful.
Renew Deal
Sep 2020
#30
You are right. And the chances of getting covid now are much higher than during the lockdown.
Doodley
Sep 2020
#32
If I decided to go, I'd take vitamin D beforehand and gargle with a 1:30 iodine mix before and after
renate
Sep 2020
#33
Thanks for the advice. I am more likely to have a heart attack through anxiety.
Doodley
Sep 2020
#37
Do the people in charge of the Hall Require Masks ? Tell guests they can't attend unless they wear a
JI7
Sep 2020
#47
40 people inside, some not wearing masks for a good two or three hours. Talking heavy viral load.
LizBeth
Sep 2020
#64
Can you serve food in packages with big bottles of hand sanitiser everywhere
meadowlander
Sep 2020
#68
I have finally convinced my wife to ask that question about putting tables outside.
Doodley
Sep 2020
#81
I am sorry about the loss of your aunt. I will bring up the subject of masks when I make my speech,
Doodley
Sep 2020
#82
I am sorry for the loss of your uncles. Yes, I understand your mother not wanting
Doodley
Sep 2020
#83
I have finally convinced my wife to ask that question about putting tables outside.
Doodley
Sep 2020
#84
I am sorry for your loss. Yes, I can see how a stripped-down memorial could be just as
Doodley
Sep 2020
#85
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. What you say while she is alive is what matters most. I
Doodley
Sep 2020
#86