My Loving Husband Passed Unexpectedly

You have also been on my mind all night. Had you prepared for the funeral or do you have some to help you get that. done. We had not made prior arrangements but many discussions of what he would like, so I did as his wishes but I had about 8 people there helping.

My husband wanted a large service and while hard on me, I am not good with crowds, he did get what he wanted. It was huge and people came from all over. The family kind of circled up to help me deal with the crowds.

My own I have set up for direct cremation, no visitation, no service. I tell you this so you be sure to take the time to consider the options and expense that may be incurred. The cost for his was around 10,000, this was without burial only cremation as he came home with me. The cost of visitation, funeral services, renting a large chapel adds up quick.

Depending on your finances, your church (we were not members of a church) may be able to keep cost down. If you don't have a burial plot, cremation may be a possibility. We had/have plots but using them adds more cost.

If he is a veteran the best thing would be at a national cemetery provided to him as part of his service.
At the time of your passing you can be placed there with him in his resting spot.
 
So very sorry to read about your beloved husband's passing.

I believe we all want to die in bed with our loved one at our side.

Thinking of you as you go forward with the funeral & services.


it will be a long & strange road you walk to discover yourself.
Know that many here have walked the same road .
I'm on the same path you just left dealing with an injured husband.
 
Ken N Tx said:
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Thank you Ken.
 
oldman said:
Sorry for your loss, Sea Breeze. It's hard losing a love one, but like my pastor told us at my mother's service, "Each day will get a little better, but for now, you don't have to act like everything is OK because everything isn't OK. Getting past a death and having your life return to some form of normalcy takes time. May the peace in God's love and heart fill you and protect you."

Memories and pictures last a lifetime, so at least you will be able to reflect back on them. Losing my parents were the worse days of my life and even though I still ache from the hurt, I am surviving and knowing that I have God's love, I have been able to smile when I think of them and the times we had together.

I hope your memories sustain you and bestow love upon you.
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Thank you.
 

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