The morning of Celia’s service was cold, clear, and sunny. It was the type of day Brett and his sister always loved. The perfect day for outdoor skating. Brett’s heart was both saddened and lifted. If Celia could pick the perfect day, this would be it.
The funeral home where the service was being held was large, but still Brett worried there wouldn’t be enough room. The owner had gently suggested Celia’s service be closed and by invitation only with the service and photos made available online. Another suggestion was not to publicize her service, simply announce it immediately afterward. Even doing those sorts of things the number of people expected meant the funeral home used their entire facility to accommodate Brett. Since they’d had enough time between planning and the event, it was p
