Attending Christmas party after funeral

splashthecash

I'm not sure what the response is going to be from me asking but here goes...

My cousin passed away on Monday - I wasn't particularly close to him, would see him at family functions (weddings\funerals\etc.) and chat to him at these - his funeral is on Thursday morning and of course I'll be going to it (I'll be going to the rosary this evening too actually) but out of respect should I miss my work Christmas party on Friday evening?

I feel guilty for thinking about still going, but like I said I wasn't particularly close to him. I normally enjoy my work get togethers and its been a hard\busy year in work....I'm a little torn about it

FloatingVoter

Go, enjoy yourself. Just don't let people at the funeral know that you're going on the tear that night. Having a few quiet drinks with some pals is very understandable this time of year.

skallywag

Not at all, go to the party. It's the next day. Life goes on ...

LynnGrace

My condolences, first of all, on the loss of your cousin.

I would see nothing wrong at all, in going to your Christmas party, in the circumstances.

kingtut

No need to skip the Christmas party (had it been on the same day then obviously you know you would have had to skip it!!)

Sorry for your loss and keep your chin up

splashthecash

Thanks all - I've been feeling really bad for contemplating about going....when I think about his wife and their 2 year old, and all that...very sad indeed. He was the same age as me (mid-thirties) and having young kids myself, thats the bit that cuts me up - leaving a child behind at such a young age, not seeing them grow up...gets me everytime.

But thanks for your comments, makes me feel a little better

oblivious

I would go

Lux23

I don't think so, it's not like you will miss the funeral itself.