[ExI] What will my Mormon Seminary Teacher Sister Think about my Dead Mom?

[MB]

Dear Brent,

Much sympathy on your loss. You are entering a hard time
here, and we who have walked the road before you will
offer help if we can.

At the graveside, perhaps you can go in another direction
and express gratitude for the many days and years of joy
and love and caring that went on between your mom and her
family.

The fact that she is out of life's physical pain and
suffering now seems a point you could include.  Nobody
wants to see a loved one suffer.

Stating that you wish/hope for reunion with lost loved
ones is perfectly fine, everyone hopes/wishes for that.
Even non-believers. :)

I would not address your disappointment and anger in the
way things have been handled, as it is likely to go *way
bad* at a very inappropriate time and place.

If I were placed in such a predicament I'd write out
something - not very long, not very complex - and say it
over out loud in front of a mirror some dozen times in
order to tweak it into something satisfactory that does
not lie about your beliefs nor insult the beliefs of the
others.

Bring your note to the service so you have that support.

Regards,
MB