Funeral Preperation

Sadness, mixed feelings, relief, doing what is right, scrambling, pressure, panic attack, frozen, all these emotions took placed at once when Coco died, gasping for air for the last time in the home for dementia.

Coco's obituary done by the Straits TImes.

My brothers, Alvin and Kenneth took the lead and consulted with Pop. Arranged everything, from the printed obituary, getting the QR code, getting the priest, getting all the photos, finding her church which she did not go for a long time since she was sick, making arrangement for the funeral... everything took place like clock work. Efficient and calm things just had to be done.

Booked a niche at St Ignatius church Kings Road

Alvin, (left, his unmistakable smile), Josephine –
she had ministered to Coco for many years at church,
lady in red, Dorothy, and Pop, my cute Dad.

I am glad that my sisters-in-law, Imm, Ceilia, Joanna and Terence gave emotional support and encouragement throughout the journey.  If I missed anyone, please make your comments below.

My Pop was very appreciative when Alvin who took the lead. He Whatsapp me and said this:
"Alvin has done a marvellous job, arranging for the funeral. He will conduct the funeral service on Monday at 10.45 am. I will lead in the singing of the hymns. We went to her church to arrange for a niche for her urn of ashes. Everything went according to plan. Praise the Lord." Pop said.

I find that when Alvin is a Pastor, it is so advantageous. I am sure the whole service will be a beautiful one to see the last days of Coco being on earth and now she has to walk towards the right path to be with the Lord. She will be free of all pain and suffering. Thank you Lord.