I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss Thorne.

Please accpet my most scincere condolences.

My Father died back in 07 and had been mentally deteriorating for close to a year prior. It was indeed very sad to watch especially first hand (I was able to move in with her and be his home healthcare provider) but also a relief that he was no longer suffering when he was finally called by his maker. It's very important at such times that we all respect how our belief systems can differ and that some of us need to go through what we consider to be the proper rituals for grieving.

I pray that you and yours will find peace of mind once again and if nothing else keep in mind that she would not wish for you all to suffer on her account.

I also pray that by grace she is indeed exactly where she would have wished to be now that her time among you has come to a close.