What happens when you divorce and you own a home together?
What happens when you divorce and you own a home together?
In most cases, you and your spouse have owned the house jointly, and you owe money on the mortgage jointly. Usually one of you will be moving out, and the other will plan to stay in the house and continue making the payments.
Is it disrespectful to not attend a funeral?
Unless the family wants the funeral or memorial service to be private, you are welcome to attend. If you are close to the bereaved or the deceased, live close by and have no extenuating circumstances, then, by all means, go to the funeral. In fact, if you don’t go, your presence may be missed.
What does God say about not going to a funeral?
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:8 that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” It is a testimony to our family and friends that we believe our deceased loved ones are not in the casket. A Christian funeral should not be focused solely on the body of the person who died.
What is funeral etiquette?
Although wearing black is not a requirement for all funerals, you should opt to wear clothing that is conservative. You’ll want to appear dignified and respectful, so stay away from bright colors and patterns which can send the wrong message to the mourning family.
What to say if you Cannot attend a funeral?
If you did not attend the funeral, you could make your apologies by saying something like: “Please accept my apologies for not being able to attend the funeral.” Sign off with an appropriate message. An appropriate sign-off could be something like “with sympathy”, “with caring thoughts” or “our sincere sympathy”.
How do you apologize for not attending?
Briefly say that you will not be able to attend the event in question. Apologize and perhaps offer an explanation why you are not going to attend the event, but keep it short and to the point. Reiterate your regret but end on a positive note.
What can you send instead of flowers for death?
Here are five alternative sympathy gifts for bereaved friends and family that will let them know you’re thinking of them:A potted plant. Often the issue with flower arrangements is that they inevitably wilt and die. Food. A charitable donation. A candle. A blanket, pillow or cuddly toy.
