How to best handle finances when sending off a loved one

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Two years ago, a neighbor lost her mother. Besides being an emotionally draining time, loss leaves one financially dry. After the funeral arrangements are over, the bereaved take time to get back to the usual financial stability. It can take years.

Like many children who lose their parents, my neighbor wanted to give the mother a memorable send-off. Unfortunately, this bordered on exorbitance.