My aunt arrived yesterday

My aunt died of Covid-19. She was in a nursing home in Florida. Her children have mailed her ashes to me in Maine so they can be buried with her husband. I will take them to meet the guy who is buring them at the cemetery when the time comes. I am now waiting for those instructions. My cousins are so happy that I still live here and can take care of this for them. I was surprised that the USPO has labels for this and how expensive it is. I have left her in the box and on my enclosed box. You know my cat has unlimited curiosity so I think this is safer.

[JackieR]

$100!!!!! You're very kind to do this for your aunt and her children, how are you??

[Linda Godwin]

You will be blessed for taking care of this. I am very surprised the ashes can be shipped by postal service

[Annie D]

wonderful you can do this for your family - shocked but not surprised by the cost - sad that circumstances dictate these outcomes

[Krista Marson]

Hope she didn't suffer long with that horrible disease. Sorry to hear that was how she passed away. Nice that you can bury her by her husband.

[Joan Robillard]

@blueberry1222 Covid-19 was the immediate killer but dementia had been taking her for a very long time. We agree it is a blessing she is not in that confused state any longer.

[Joan Robillard]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond She was my favorite Aunt but I haven't seen her since 2015 when she was showing signs of dementia. So the Aunt I remember has been gone for a long time.

[sarah]

Sorry for your loss Joan. What a wonderful thing to do For your family - to place her next to her husband.

[gloria jones]

So sorry for your loss, Joan...

[Diana]

So sad when family members go, sorry for your loss Joan. I find it really fabulous that you are taking care of her ashes and putting her to rest with her husband.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Sorry for your loss.

[Anne]

What a special thing to do for your Aunt and also your Uncle. Sorry to hear of your loss

[Margaret Brown]

A sobering picture, so sorry for your loss

[Sally Ings]

Simple yet poignant capture. So sad when dementia takes hold. It's really nice that you are able to do this for your family and that your aunt will be beside her husband forever and always.

[Vickie M]

I'm so sorry for this loss to you and your loved ones. This is such a kind, caring act for you to carry out. Please take care.

[Denise Wood]

my thoughts are with you at this sad time. But I hope you have some memorable moments as you are able to help the family and yourself grieve and settle your aunt to rest with her husband forever. Look after yourself.

[Islandgirl]

So sorry for your loss Joan, really nice that you could do this for your family! Take care of yourself.

[Granagringa]

Ditto to all the above....and such a compelling photo...the intensity of the label compared to the mundane quality of the cardboard box. It does make one think.

[Jane Pittenger]

Sounds as if COVID 19 was a bit of a blessing. Good plan re your cat

[Milanie]

Take care of yourself. Hate to think of being shipping in the mail, but know this is the best for the times - what a wonderful thing your doing for your family.

[haskar]

I was very surprised. And then there's a beautiful sticker. You are doing a wonderful thing for the family.

[Tom]

It is great that you can do this for the family, and yes cat's have
a bit of curiosity and some mischief

[Ann H. LeFevre]

My Aunt Leslie "stayed" with us for a couple years while we waited for her sister and brother both to be in good enough health to hold a funeral and bury her. It seems an odd comfort, but yes, for families it is so significant to have a proper good-bye. Smart move on keeping everything in the box!