debodun
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- way upstate in New York, USA
The viewing is during daylight, so would not be a problem for me. I can stop on my way to deliver meals tomorrow.
Another person I know has passed
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CallMeKate
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I went through this when working at the hospital. I loved those elderly people I saw, helped, and talked with every day... but I had to eventually make myself accept that when dealing with elderly people (whether in geriatric ward or in your case, taking meals to them), they're going to be dying. It was a hard pill to swallow, but I couldn't let it shove me into a pit.
debodun
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- way upstate in New York, USA
I've kept track of my deliveries over the years. Of the 153 clients, 97 have passed away, to my knowledge. That's 63%.
debodun
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- way upstate in New York, USA
She wasn't cremated. All the funerals/viewings I've attended the last several years had the body in a casket. I only remember one that was. I went in looking for the casket and only saw a vase. Even though I attend, I don't spend much time looking at a body. I prefer to remember the people when they were alive.
I am opting for "direct burial" - no viewing or funeral. I do not want people gawking at me. If anyone I know wants to have some kind of memorial service afterwards, let'em knock themselves out.
I am opting for "direct burial" - no viewing or funeral. I do not want people gawking at me. If anyone I know wants to have some kind of memorial service afterwards, let'em knock themselves out.