Some time ago my cousin died and his wife had not been accepted by his family during the time they had been married, which had been about 15 years. Anyway at the time of the funeral she made all the arrangement including the refreshment afterward. BUT when the funeral and service was to take place she was no where to be seen but she had arranged for the vicar to make an announcement that she wouldnt be at the funeral but was spending a quiet day at their favourite place and reflecting on the happier days and memories. When I spoke to her she felt she couldn't deny the family their brother, she had had a wonderful relationship and happy marriage and felt she couldn't face the hypocrisy. The family thought she was just very strange. The reason I ask is .....should my OH depart from us I could have a similar situation on my hands and feel that the same format would work for me Be interested in your opinions