A little advice

[grannyjo]

I just need a little advice.

My last surviving sister died a week or so ago.

I did not attend her funeral - distance was a big factor in that.

Now a relative, who did attend, wants to send me a copy of the DVD made during the funeral service, and really I don't want it. I have grieved in my own way since her passing.

My relative thinks I am being cold hearted.

I am the second last surviving sibling of a family of 14 - none of the others have ever made a DVD recording of the funeral service.

Should I just say yes, accept the DVD and just put it away somewhere?

I don't really understand the making of a DVD of a funeral service. Who really wants to add that to their collection?

 

[Aunt Bea]

When I read this I heard my grandmother saying "She means well."

I would accept it and say thank you.

Put it away or dispose of it at some point in the future.

 

[Falcon]

Just accept it with a warm thank you. Then put it away to watch later, OR, Watch it NOW.

You never know what might interest you. It's not the end of the world, ya know.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I agree with Aunt Bea, just accept it and dispose of it if you like....you don't have to keep it or view it. I think it's odd making a video of a funeral service too, never knew anyone who did that, and I wouldn't.

 

[jujube]

Accept it and put it away. You might want to watch it some time down the line...or not.

The relative means well.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I never heard of that and wouldn't want it either but I'd accept it with a thank you.

 

[terry123]

I agree with Aunt Bea, just accept it and dispose of it if you like....you don't have to keep it or view it. I think it's odd making a video of a funeral service too, never knew anyone who did that, and I wouldn't.

Never heard of it either. Accept and put away.