TylersMum Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Some of you may know my circumstances from previous posts, but if not, here's a potted history. I work full time, dh works 3 hours 5.30 - 8.30am then stays at home with kids, Tyler is HFA and 5 years, goes to local specialist school who are FAB and Emma, NT and nearly 4. Goes to preschool and is a MADAM!!!! Dh's parents split when he was young - his dad is a violent man who remarried and his mum is an alcoholic who smokes about 50 a day. Doesn't make for a great childhood, particularly when teamed with his 2 elder sisters who are mean and nasty and have 7 kids between them. We have very little to do with his family, no need when I'm the youngest of 14!!!! Anyway, the point is, dh found out last night his Mum has 6 months to live and I have no idea how to deal with it. I lost my Dad four years ago and I just cried a LOT but dh is dealing with it by getting angry, then crying then wanting to talk about it, then not wanting to talk about it - I don't know what to do for the best other than be there for him. ds and dd both know her so he will take them over to see her more often (she lives 40 miles away) but as for funeral expenses and everything, he seems to think we will foot the bill - how does that work? Should the eldest pay or should it be split three ways? Any advice welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supersec Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Tylers Mum So sorry to hear your news. Cant really offer you much advice but I know when my granddad died his children all paid for the funeral between them. Sorry cant be much more help than that. <'> all round to you and your wonderful family Caroline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jools Report post Posted November 3, 2005 <'> <'> sorry to hear your news when my grandad died, insurance covered part of the funeral costs and the rest was split between the 3 children.......hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elaine1 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 maybe you cd get help with funeral expenses, dont the goverment contribute so much according to circumstances? hope u find an answer for this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites