My father in law has passed away and we cant afford to go!

[Strong Mama]

My dh and I are in the usa right now, but he is british. his father has just passed away this morning.he had been dead for a few days before someone found him. we do not know how he died yet. we cannot afford to go to the uk right now and it is so sad for dh. he is already struggling here as it is..this has just not helped him at all. poor dh.

[Shonahsmom]

So sorry for you, your DH and you family's loss.

Perhaps you could try

http://www.modestneeds.org/

They are a non-=profit organization that can help people with one time emergency needs.

Also, contact a few airlines. Many airlines will offer dramatically discounted flights for immediate family members needing to get to a funeral.

[boysarecool]

So sorry to hear about your father in law. It must be difficult for your husband to be so far from his family.
Those were some very good suggestions by Shonahsmom.
I'm also pm'ing you now.
Take care.

[shayinme]

Definitely call the airlines and ask for a bereavement fare, we did that when my MIL passed several years ago, it was with United.

So sorry for your loss.

Shay

[Ruthla]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I wasn't able to go to my grandmother's funeral because it was winter and I had an infant and it was too much to schlep her out. I know a father isn't quite the same thing as a grandparent- but I just wanted you to know you're not the only one who had to miss a funeral for a loved one.

[Strong Mama]

thank you mamas for your help and kind kind words. dh is holding up. its hard.

[FelixMom]

No words, just for you and your DH

I missed my grandfather's funeral overseas, but I was the last family member on this side of the Pacific ocean to see him alive six weeks before he died. I did wish I could attend, but the money was a big factor. In the end I made peace with the issue, accepting with gratitude that I had pleasant memories of him while he was still living.

[shelbean91]

Oh, I'm so sorry.

[Red Sonja]

Oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss. to you and your family.

[willibug]

Oh, I am so very sorry! This hits home for me because my dh is also British. We just returned from a visit to the UK to visit his elderly father. My dh works for a major airline, so we get deeply discounted tickets for our family

Is there ANYONE in either of your families you could ask for help? A loan, even? Don't be too proud to ask! Websites like Expedia and Travelocity often have good last-minute fares. And as someone else has said, airlines generally will work with you when there has been a death in the family.

[Strong Mama]

We are going after all. My dh's dad was in the Navy, and they are paying for us to fly over. Thank goodness. We do not know when we are going as the autopsy is not completed yet. Dh is doing better the last few days, but its still hard. Thank you for all your kind words.

[willibug]

Oh, what a relief! I've been thinking about you.

Peace and healing to you and your family. And sending good thoughts for a safe and smooth journey.

[AllSmiles1982]