My family tried to insist that I see my dad lying in his coffin but I've seen so many dead family members in their coffins that I know it destroys my memories of them, so I refused. Instead of being able to picture them in their favourite chair or place, I can never get past the image in the coffin.
We can only do so much at a time like this, so don't push yourself too hard. Ask your sister to understand that you can't cope.
Is it normal that I don't want to participate in the funeral because..
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Only do what you feel able to do.
My family tried to insist that I see my dad lying in his coffin but I've seen so many dead family members in their coffins that I know it destroys my memories of them, so I refused. Instead of being able to picture them in their favourite chair or place, I can never get past the image in the coffin.
We can only do so much at a time like this, so don't push yourself too hard. Ask your sister to understand that you can't cope.
I'm so sorry for your sad loss :o(