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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I guess I'm having trouble understanding how a 1/2 hour ceremony is a "celebration of life".  That's just a memorial service.  A celebration of life is more of a party where you meet with friends and relatives of the deceased and fondly talk about memories.  It's a way to honor the deceased in a way that is life-affirming and uplifting rather than somber.  If this was a true celebration, I would find a way to be there.  But a 1/2 hour ceremony sounds like an in-person memorial for those who are unable to attend the funeral.  Does your mother have an opinion?  The only reason I would travel for this is if she REALLY needs the support.[/quote]

Yeah, I think the term celebration of life was misused. This is a gathering of 9 people in person with a local minister to honor my
Dad.

People are not traveling far and wide to be at this vacation spot in two weeks for this gathering.

And my dad is still alive. He’s not dead yet.[/quote]
Honestly, I think this 2nd memorial service is kind of weird, especially considering that he hasn't passed yet.  I know that these things typically follow a timeline, but everyone is different, and you can't predict how long someone will hang on.  But if your mom needs this sort of ceremony and wants to be surrounded by her siblings, then she should go ahead and do it.  The more you describe it, the less I think you need to go.  It sounds like it is a convenience for your out-of-town relatives.[/quote]

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