So sorry to hear about your mum.  I think you will find that there is no hard and fast rule but please talk to your mum's doctor who can give you a better idea of what s/he thinks.  When a family friend was having palliative care at home last year we asked the same question as we had a holiday booked.    They said they could not give a definitive answer; some people would continue for many weeks; others would leave us sooner rather than later and there was no way of knowing who would do what.  To cut a long story short we decided to take our holiday as our friend's close family were in constant attendance.  The friend died just before we returned home.  Similarly when my son's father had lung cancer my son flew in from New Zealand and telephoned his father who sounded alert and arranged to travel to visit him the next day.  His father died that night.  Just no way of knowing.  This is a very sad and difficult time for you; my best wishes.

My apologies for posting Annieliz. I meant to reply directly to Tracy but it's so sad that we all share the loss or imminent loss of our loved ones at this time of year. C x

My apologies for posting Annieliz. I meant to reply directly to Tracy but it's so sad that we all share the loss or imminent loss of our loved ones at this time of year. C x