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[quote=Anonymous]Family with two problem siblings.

My mom prepaid everything including the donation to the church, flowers, etc. I went to the funeral home and selected everything. I also had to do something at the cemetery for it ahead of time though the plot was purchased. I don’t remember if she gave permission over the phone for me to do this but I also had power of attorney and was on the health directive.

I sent siblings the date, time, place when the time came. We did not have a meal or reception afterwards. One problem person was late, one was no show. We did not have phone conversations, all email.

However, I like the idea of forgoing it altogether.

Then we dealt with the inheritance and it really, really helps to have a lawyer who contacts them or in our case, their lawyers, and you let them do as much of the communication as possible.

If they are badly behaved, they will be badly behaved when dealing with this life event. They will not rise to the occasion. Prepare and plan and pick your battles.[/quote]

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