dv said:

party_pants said:

dv said:

There’s been a third death in the family, one of my father’s brothers. I didn’t like him, and it would be fair to say I don’t have a single positive memory of him but do have negative ones, so I won’t make any show of grief nor attend the funeral. OTOH there are some decent people who will miss him so I’ll politely offer them condolences.

That sounds a bit awkward and unpleasant.
Did he live locally. or would the funeral involve flying interstate or overseas?

It’s not awkward at all. Both upcoming funerals are in NQ, I’ll be going to one and not the other and if anyone asks why I’ll be happy to tell them. I feel no compunction to pretend.

Straight and upfront.