I am freaking out about the snow storm coming!!

[JESW]

My Dad's services are tomorrow night and then Wednesday morning and there is a major snow storm heading to the East coast (we are in MA)!!! It is a double-punch and they are happening during his wake and then the burial!! We have to travel about an hour to get there and I HATE to drive and am terrified to drive in FLURRIES, let alone a snow STORM!! Do they ever re-schedule services??? Will need to talk with my sister soon as she is the one who has been handling that end of things.

In the future I will need to be more specific when I ask for things. I was saying to Dad that I wish we had more time to work on his slide show but I certainly didn't expect him to send a snow storm!!!

Jill

 

[vicb]

sorry. sounds like added stress during a sad time. hoping for the best for you and your family.

 

[Mermaid02]

I hate to drive in the stuff too. Not sure about rescheduling, talk with your sister and maybe you can think of something- I'm sure a lot of folks attending would be older and it might be nice if you could reschedule.

 

[disneychic2]

So sorry to hear about the weather. Try not to stress since it won't change anything. I'll be praying for a good trip for you and safety for all who attend. So sorry about your Dad.

 

[FINFAN]

Sorry for your loss. My Dad was buried a year ago on Feb 1st ( his birthday). I would make plans to leave earlier than you would have, maybe even heading out and staying with your sister/arrangements the night before so you do not have the stress of driving on top of such an emotional day. If the visitation is for later, afternoon evening at least the roads should be cleared so guests can make it. As for the burial, I imaging it will go on as planned unless you guys make the call to change it. I know my Dad's was military, they made the arrangements/time etc for the most part... and went like clockwork. I don't think we could have changed it if we wanted to.

 

[tiggersbombed2]

I would call your sister and the funeral home and ask them what to do. It's a circumstance I'm sure they've dealt with before. I'm sorry about your dad.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Yes - the funeral home and cemetary will (or darned well should) work with you. Call your sister now to change the arrangements.

 

[SeaSpray]

Jill: I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. The storms and blizzards that we've been getting up here in New England have been horrible, and just add to some already-bad situations. I hope that things can be worked out for your dad's service.

 

[focusondisney]

So sorry for your loss. As everyone else has suggested, you & your sister should talk with the funeral director about possibly changing the services. I'm sure they are experienced with weather related issues. They can best advise you. Besides honoring your father's memory, you also want everyone to be safe getting there.

If you can't /don't change things, I agree with the poster who suggested staying closer to the services Tues. night. Only you know if staying with your sister would work. For me, a hotel would be a better option. No crowding, more personal space to get everyone ready, wouldn't feel like I was imposing yet another stress on my sister.

 

[Tuffcookie]

You poor dear!

I agree with others who said call the funeral home & see if it can be rescheduled.

You are in my prayers!

TC

 

[S. C.]

 

[M&N]

I hope things go smoothly for you. It is a hard enough time without the weather bringing extra stress.

 

[minniecarousel]

My condolences on the loss of your father.

I have no experience with that type of weather, but it may be best to postpone, if possible.

 

[faith]

So sorry about the loss of your Dad.
I'm sure the funeral home will work with your family.
Also, can you go early and stay with your sister to avoid the bad roads?

 

[AnnaS]

My condolences to you.

My dad passed on Dec. 23rd. We could not wake him because of Christmas Eve and Day. Then Sunday the storm started and the day of the funeral we woke up to 29 inches of snow. I can write a story about it.

My bil passed away on Feb. 23rd and we had 23 inches of snow for that funeral.

I hope you guys have better weather.

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm so sorry for your loss.


If the services can't be changed, can you hire a professional driver? I find it's best to not drive yourself or your family to the funeral of a close one anyway (I got run off the road by a woman driving her family in a van to her dad's funeral, it was only because one nephew was backwards in the van and saw it that she stopped), so if you know of someone or can hire someone to drive you there safely in a car that's good in snow, it might really help you.

 

[disneyfan007]

A co-worker of mine had passed away a few years ago. A blizzard hit the night before the funeral. They did end up postponing the funeral.