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In reply to the discussion: Funeral during a pandemic - your advice wanted. [View all]Doodley
(9,033 posts)37. Thanks for the advice. I am more likely to have a heart attack through anxiety.
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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