My brothers left no provisions for his funeral cost?

My twin brother died of gallbladder and liver cancer soon after he was diagnosed. He did not leave any funds for his funeral and now the family are arguing amongst themselves. He did not want much of a relationship with his siblings in his later years and because of that they feel they shouldn’t pay towards funeral costs and this means myself and his other brothers and sisters are taking the brunt of the costs. His partner is also refusing to pay towards funeral and claims she has no money, which is questionable. I don’t understand why people do this. I’m not exactly in position to contribute towards my brothers funeral but I will do because it’s the right thing to do and a mark of respect, so I do get why my other siblings would think in the same way. It’s caused such a device in the family and I’m now dreading the funeral. Is this behaviour normal?

  • Thank you. The funeral has been booked now and hopefully the time time between when it takes place, might be enough time for family members to calm down and reflect on their own behaviour. If it stays like it is now or things get worse I definitely think I won’t be going. 

    As I said before on this website, it’s so lovely to be able to talk on here without any repercussions.

    Thank you!

  • Hi theres one thing thats realy big and it comes with grief and its guilt theres no reason for it but non the less it does if you can go please go . Lifes full of what ifs and i i regret that silly realy but thats how it is dont end up feeling guilty you didnt go because otheres are behaving badly just be bigger than them its only an hour or two regards paul