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Bungleau · 11-23-2006, 10:25 AM

What to bring or send -- have they requested donations be made to any memorial fund, special organization, or such? If so, do that. Flowers, while appropriate, are less appropriate the less you know the person.

As to his mother... express your condolences. There's no "right" thing to say... just let her know that you cared enough to be there. Then move on.

How long? Long enough to pay respects, talk to anyone you *need* to, and that's it. Half hour to an hour, I would expect.

Last year, the wife of one of our consultants died. The company sent flowers... I showed up, paid my respects, talked to him for a couple of minutes, looked at the pictures on display, and left. Total time was less than half an hour... more than he needed. He let me know afterward that he appreciated me showing up.

11-23-2006, 10:25 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	What to bring or send -- have they requested donations be made to any memorial fund, special organization, or such? If so, do that. Flowers, while appropriate, are less appropriate the less you know the person. As to his mother... express your condolences. There's no "right" thing to say... just let her know that you cared enough to be there. Then move on. How long? Long enough to pay respects, talk to anyone you need to, and that's it. Half hour to an hour, I would expect. Last year, the wife of one of our consultants died. The company sent flowers... I showed up, paid my respects, talked to him for a couple of minutes, looked at the pictures on display, and left. Total time was less than half an hour... more than he needed. He let me know afterward that he appreciated me showing up. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.