Just a thought about Carol's family

Yes of course Carol's family must decide on the most appropriate way of using any donations. I didn't mean to say that money should only go towards funeral expenses, I would have expected Carol to have firm ideas on that subject.

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How did that come out as flung! Flying is what I typed.

I'm with Micelf funeral expenses usually come out of the deceased estate. Are they flung her body back. Somehow I'd imagined cremation especially hived Carols views on religion.

Some great ideas which the family will help us decide about. Carol had a no-nonsense, no fuss belief about what should be done, and said her daughter was aware. Let's wait to hear what the family's plans are and we can make a more informed decision.

I too was thinking about this, but I was wondering if it would be possible to set up a small scholarship in Carol's memory. She was passionate about the disadvantaged children she taught and also so proud of her nursing granddaughter. No idea how it might be posdible.but it would keep Carol's name alive and I think she'd be proud.

Elegran I agree wholeheartedly with you, HQ could easily organise a collection and it would be better going towards the horrendous expense that the family will have, especially if her body is being flown to NZ.

I probably sound heartless but flowers die eventually whereas the money could be put to very good practical use.

Ok, have done Elegran.

Baubles, report your post to HQ, with a covering note. Perhaps they are the ones who should be organising it.

I was wondering whether there would be a collection on Gransnet for flowers or a wreath, but perhaps this is a better use for money. There will be lots of expenses, some of which would just not be obvious.

I think this is a great thought, a very practical way of showing support to those having to deal with this tragedy.
Donations could be used in any way that would be most helpful to the family.