It's been 10 days since my Father's passing. We have yet to receive the death certificate so we can help Mom get the rest of Dad's affairs in order. The Air Force, Civil Service, Social Security, the banks, all need the death certificate before any of the money matters can be resolved. So now, since we're near the end of the month, we face Dad's pay getting deposited and then having to pay it back.
We were told to expect the certificate today, Wednesday, and as of 1:00pm there's been no call. I talked to Mom a little bit ago and she's very upset over the matter. I am too. So, I called the funeral home where I was told it should be available no later than 4pm tomorrow. What the hell? It's bad enough that the doctor took 3 days before signing it and Monday's holiday didn't help either, but this is getting rediculous.
Now, Dad was supposed to be cremated today so we could pick up the ashes and the urn tomorrow. I asked about that as well and they said they would call me right back when I asked if that was still on schedule. Almost a half hour later and still no return call.
All Mom can think about is that for 10 days, Dad's been laying in a freezer somewhere. Isn't it bad enough that he's gone? Why do we have to continue to suffer?
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