Funeral WWYD

[megkat]

Hey girls!
So they moved my office at work, and my new office has no reception-which means no more GBCN'ing at work, boo! So I haven't been around much, but I have a dilemma I need some opinions on

I was the manager of a group home for about a year and a half, until I started my new job in August. Last week, I found out that one of my residents passed away- her funeral is Thursday at 1PM. This is of course the day that I have a super important meeting at work with the director of my department. It was originally scheduled for 2PM- my supervisor overheard me on the phone saying I couldn't make the funeral and got it pushed back to 2:30 for me, but that's all we could do

My thought was I could go to the funeral at 1, leave by 1:45. It's probably 15 minutes from my office, so that gives me time to get back and compose myself before my meeting.

Now DH has me all worried that it's inappropriate to leave if the funeral isn't over yet (no idea how long I think it's going to go). This particular woman didn't have much of a family, and I don't think there will be a big turnout, and I really want to make it if I can.

So WWYD? Skip the whole thing, or go for as long as I can, and sneak out early if I need to?

[awick14]

I personally would go and stand near the back so that you can sneak out of needed.

Usually funerals aren't that long, unless it's a religious service.

[travelbug]

I would go. I'd sit near the back and sneak out if it runs long.

[estrellita]

I agree. Sitting near the back would draw the least amount of attention to you if it's running past a reasonable time to get back to work. I can't see a funeral lasting that long, but you never know I suppose. Sorry to hear about your resident!

[spankswife]

I agree. I think 45 min should be adequate, and sit near the back.

It's the thought that counts.

[D2M]

Is there a wake? Those are usually in the evening, after work, so I'd see if I could go to that instead.

[megkat]

Thanks for vindicating me! It's definitely not ideal, but I figure I'll just stay towards the back. I honestly think it'll be over in 45 min, but if I have to sneak out, I'll just do it quietly

It's just sad to me when any of my guys die, how few people seem to care