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22. When I go to a funeral, which is usually religious,

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 08:45 PM

Apr 2013

I just bow my head when it gets to all the prayers.

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What do you do when someone dies.( in place of prayer.) [View all] bravenak Apr 2013 OP

I Didn't Realize One Had to Be Invited to Their Grandmother's Funeral dballance Apr 2013 #1

I know that you are right. bravenak Apr 2013 #6

"Slavemasters' Religion" I Love That dballance Apr 2013 #8

Thank you for understanding what I meant by that. bravenak Apr 2013 #12

If you want to go, then go. Jokerman Apr 2013 #11

Tough call. I think your decision might hinge on your snappyturtle Apr 2013 #2

"I am not being invited to Gramma's funeral." CrispyQ Apr 2013 #3

They live in California and I live in Alaska. bravenak Apr 2013 #7

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. CrispyQ Apr 2013 #10

Thank you. bravenak Apr 2013 #14

"Learning the science behind it helped." CrispyQ Apr 2013 #21

If it is possible, and you want to be there, get there now. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #17

There has to be a substitute of some kind libodem Apr 2013 #4

Since when is an invite required for a funeral? cynatnite Apr 2013 #5

Wakes worked for my family. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #9

That's a true Keith Richards funeral! n/t backscatter712 Apr 2013 #16

You don't get invited to a funeral, you show up to honor the person Warpy Apr 2013 #18

Instead of praying, I don't pray. Iggo Apr 2013 #19

Great thread and welcome Bravenak! JNelson6563 Apr 2013 #20

Thank you. bravenak Apr 2013 #24

When I go to a funeral, which is usually religious, RebelOne Apr 2013 #22

Welcome and good luck. onager Apr 2013 #23

Thank you. bravenak Apr 2013 #25

I've been to a lot of funerals of religious family members. defacto7 Apr 2013 #26

In addition to the thoughts given above... progressoid Apr 2013 #27

Do call to let her know that you are thinking of them. LiberalAndProud Apr 2013 #29

Resurrected from my journal...when my brother died in 2011 PassingFair Apr 2013 #30

Now that is awesome! bravenak Apr 2013 #31