Mom's Funeral in May?

[days_unfolding]

I did fall asleep and woke up with my alarm at 7 AM.

Mom's priest friend emailed me back. He's in Europe until the end of the month. He said that he's willing to do the funeral service, although he'll need to send a letter to the Archdiocese of Detroit introducing himself. He's retired, but his last parish was in the Chicago area. So I need to

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[lenine2]

I think death certificates cover all of the bases. They list everything that contributes to the death, not just the actual cause. I have certificates for my sister, dad, and mom. I also have a copy of one for my dad's mother, who died in 1934 soon after he was born, and it just says "heart failure". She was ill for months. My dad was born early because they were afraid she'd die before he was born. I'd rather have too much information than too little.

I learned with my dad's funeral that you can have personal songs and readings before the Mass starts, but from then on it's very limited. An observation - at my mother's funeral they were so enthusiastic with the incense it looked like the alter was on fire.

Sunday night is calling for snow here. After 70-degrees today. Sheesh!

[days_unfolding]

Ugh, snow? Yikes. It's cold, rainy, and windy here. I'm busy thawing :)

[ragnarok_08]

Take your time with the cleaning.

Early May is better than later, I think.

[days_unfolding]

Thanks