My sister is freaking out right now because she has to go to the funeral home tomorrow and ID my dad before they seal the casket. I already opted out of the viewing, but she volunteered and now having second thoughts.

The state of California has a law that the deceased must be IDed by immediate family just before the casket is sealed, apparently there have been mix ups in the past that have necessitated this law.

My sister and I (wow never thought I’d use that expression) are afraid that my mom will lose it when she sees my dad in a coffin.

Today we all sat around telling good stories about my dad, but there is all that funeral stuff that we have to get through. He is being vaulted, not buried.