How do you decide when to go to a visitation of someone who passed?

If I knew the deceased directly it’s a little more clear, but when it’s a relative of a friend I haven’t seen in a long time, I don’t wanna be awkward. I loathe visitations bc I almost always stick my foot in my mouth during such sensitive times.

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cherryxblossom

I would go. If it’s a friend you truly care about, go.

A close friend of mine’s mother passed recently. I hadn’t seen his mom in a long time, or a lot of other people I knew would be there. It was awkward, I had to go by myself…but I went to show support for my friend. I’m really glad I did, because it meant a lot to him and it has really strengthened our friendship that had drifted a little in the years since I moved.

When my mom passed, I remember every friend who showed up there for me. I’ll never forget it.

It will truly mean a lot to your friend, and they will never forget it.