Attending a Funeral

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Should my boyfriend go to a funeral of a good friend, if he never meant his parents? He says that he feels bad for not going. And also, feels out of place if he does? What is the proper thing to do?

Attending a Funeral

When a good friend passes away you should go to the funeral even if you don't know the parents. Here are some tips for getting through the event:
1) Go to the funeral and introduce yourself to the family, telling them that you were good friends with the deceased.
2) Offer your sympathies to them.
3) Pay your respects to the deceased.

   

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