Question

Guys, I am seriously struggling. My last living grandparent just died and I put $2000 on a credit card to go to her funeral. It’s worth it right?  

Answer 1

Yes! I didn’t attend two of mine, as I just couldn’t “justify” the cost. Could not regret it more

Answer 2

I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, it's worth it. You'll regret it if you don't go.  

Answer 3

This would be considered an emergency and you would just need to rebuild your emergency fund. I’m sorry for your loss

Answer 4

Aww, sorry for your loss

Answer 5

Absolutely! Sending you an enormous hug!  

Answer 6

So sorry for your loss. May God grant you and your family what’s needed during these rough times.  

Answer 7

Absolutely worth it. ❤️

Answer 8

Absolutely! Family is a big priority to me.  

Answer 9

Yes, of course. Sorry for your loss. ❤️

Answer 10

Absolutely. Sorry for your loss.  

Answer 11

ABSOLUTELY. things like that are an investment in your mental health- priceless

Answer 12

Sorry for your loss.  

Answer 13

Of course. Don’t even think twice ❤️

Answer 14

Of course. People first. Use this as additional motivation to get out of debt so next funeral you can pay cash

Answer 15

Yes. You’ll never regret it.  

Answer 16

Yes! So sorry sister

Answer 17

sorry for your lost it will work don’t worry

Answer 18

Absolutely! My grandparents helped raise me and molded me to the person I am today. Having the time to be with loved ones to say goodbye is worth the money. I miss and think about them every day. Yes, the memories will still be there but I couldn’t imagine not being at their funeral for that closure and last kiss.  

Answer 19

So sorry for your loss! Does debt suck yes! Losing a loved one sucks more. If you didn’t say your good byes and spend time with loved ones you would regret it later.  

Answer 20

Yes! You did what your heart said was right. There are some things money doesn’t even measure. and she was one of them. I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️

Answer 21

Of course! So sorry for your loss. Your grandparent would have done the same!  

Answer 22

God yes! U never get that time back! U do however have time to repay it. Sorry for ur loss xxx

Answer 23

Much love to you. Your family needs to be together during this time. You did good.  

Answer 24

I’m so sorry for your loss first of all. and second yes!  

Answer 25

Yes. Absolutely worth it. I’m sorry for your loss.  

Answer 26

Absolutely, you are fortunate enough to be able to put it on a CC. I am so sorry for your loss  

Answer 27

Yes it was worth it.  

Answer 28

Yes, absolutely!  

Answer 29

Worth it!  

Answer 30

Hope you can get a not interested for 18 months. Sorry about your lost

Answer 31

Southwest and Delta offer free flights. You have to call and ask for grievance flight. My best friend did it when her mom passed.  

Comments

@hageman I did not have that experience with SW  

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@jovial Goeman Really?  

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@hageman I called for grievance flights and it was 1000+ for multiple airlines, it was cheaper for me to do it online on my own.  is say yes it’s worth it! If you didn’t go, you’d be devastated, especially if you were close!  

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I tried with Delta when my Father died. They told I had to pay in full then provide them with his death certificate after and they would reimburse me.  

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@rotarian Wow! We didn’t have that experience. I know what it says. I was hoping possibly she could try it on the way back to save that. It is definitely worth it without a doubt.  

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@rau7377 She had to get hospital paperwork. We faxed it and they booked her and her daughter right away.  

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@rotarian yep. no such thing. not like it used to work years ago.  

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@hageman glad they were able to get it worked out. It's a terrible time to be worrying about how to pay for a flight.  

Answer 32

Absolutely. love has no price!  

Answer 33

Absolutely 100% worth it. My last grandparent just died last July and I for sure would have gone into debt to be there if I had to.  

Answer 34

Worth it, you can get back on track when you get home!  

Answer 35

Yes. Be there with your family.  

Answer 36

Yes it is when my brother died it was six years ago but I was struggling mentally because days before I just lost my baby but also financially so I didn’t have the means to donate and even now it haunts me in a way I shouldn’t let it. But i was there for my family.  

Answer 37

Yes some things are worth more than money

Answer 38

Worth it. 1) you can say good bye in person. 2) you’ll see people/family that you most likely will never see slice again. Life happens. 3) others see you snd know that you cared enough to drop everything and come.  

Answer 39

Most definitely worth it

Answer 40

Absolutely worth it. My grandmother died when I was living in Japan and I couldn’t afford to go home for her funeral. It’s been over a year and it’s still heartbreaking that I didn’t get to say goodbye.  

Answer 41

Absolutely, you will definitely replace the money but paying tribute to a grandparent is priceless & you will NEVER regret it. Give yourself grace & go!  

Answer 42

Yes it is. People first. I’m so sorry for your loss @burris

Answer 43

Yes , Respect allways.  

Answer 44

10000% worth it.  

Answer 45

Even though I'm sure you would rather have spent cash if you could have, it is totally worth it! You would kick yourself if you hadn't due to the lack of closure.  

Answer 46

Worth it, family is family

Answer 47

Sorry for your loss

Answer 48

Yes it is, I’m sorry for your lost. I lost my grandmother couple years back. Family comes first. Safe trip.  

Answer 49

Absolutely- never feel guilty about attending a loved one’s funeral

Answer 50

I'm so sorry for your loss. Never weigh money and family. Family always wins. ❤ In 2011, my mother in law died and my husband had to fly to Puerto Rico. I chose to stay behind with our kids and paid for his brother to go. Although she had 20 kids, 15 alive, NONE OF THEM could afford to bury her! I took out money from a 457b retirement savings account and paid for her funeral, 2 flights a rental car and Miscellaneous items. Because it was an emergency, I didn't have to pay back my account. However, that depleted $4000 from savings. Worth the peace of mind that it provided to my Husband!  

Answer 51

Sorry for your loss. Yes it is absolutely worth it. These types of situations are what credit cards are used for. Pay it off as soon as you can, but in the end remember it’s just money. The people you love are worth so much more.