Funerals are supposed to be a time for mourning and healing, but for one family, it turned into a battleground. After a bitter divorce and years of estrangement, a family member took matters into their own hands, hiring security to prevent certain relatives from attending their mother’s funeral. This controversial decision has left the family divided, with some members even cutting ties on social media. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
Divorce Drama and Broken Promises

A Mother’s Heartbreak

A Father’s Betrayal

Family Ties Severed

Taking Control of the Funeral ⚰️

Security Measures

Unexpected Guests

Aunt’s Outburst

Cousin Gets the Boot

Family Rift Grows

No Regrets

Father’s New Life ✈️

The Affair Uncovered

The Other Woman’s Manipulation

Family’s Traditional Views ️

A Textbook Manipulator

Funeral Fiasco: Was It Too Much?
In a desperate attempt to protect their mother’s memory, this individual took the controversial step of hiring security for her funeral, barring their estranged father and his new wife from attending. The decision has left the family divided, with some members even cutting ties on social media. Was it an overreaction, or a necessary measure to preserve the sanctity of the funeral? Let’s see what people have to say about this intense family drama…
NTA. Inviting estranged dad to funeral is an insult. Cousin is an a**hole too. Good riddance.

NTA power move with hired goons and bond villain panache
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Excluding family from a funeral: NTA or ESH?

NTA. OP has every right to be mad at their father

NTA. Hiring security was wise and necessary to control the drama. Showing up to funerals doesn’t correct past behavior.

Family drama at a funeral. Commenters agree: NTA.

Comment section embiggened by clever and noble language use

Hiring security for family events? Drama Llamas beware!
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Divorce drama: Commenters speculate on missing info and family dynamics

ESH. OP’s father sucks for past behavior, but OP should have handled the situation better. Escorting the cousin out was a total a-hole move ♂️

Daughter defends decision to bar absentee father’s family from funeral.

Uninvited father shows up at funeral with new wife, causing drama.

Family feud at funeral, cousin causes drama. NTA wins.

Assertive NTA commenter stands up for funeral rights

Debate over barring family from funeral, opinions divided.

YTA for taking the focus off your mother’s funeral and making it about your personal issues with your father. Kicking out your cousin with security was tactless. Replies agree.

Sibling support for NTA’s funeral decision amidst family drama

Well done for protecting your mother’s memory. Sorry for your loss.

Respectful funeral attendance or family drama? NTA comment section.

Curious questions about barring family member from funeral.

NTA. Dad uninvited, shows up with new wife for drama.

Sibling dynamics crucial to funeral security drama

Subreddit criticized for excusing bad behavior after funeral drama.

Commenter requests more context for judgment, suggests ESH situation.
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Respect and mourning should be the priority, not judgement.

Family secrets and hidden information lead to drama and speculation

Funeral not an opportunity to take out feelings on others. ESH

Family drama at a funeral with ESH judgement.

Family drama at a funeral, YTA for kicking out cousin?

Protecting her mother’s funeral from toxic ex-husband. NTA

When getting unfriended on Facebook is the least of it

Heartwarming comment about a wonderful son.

Sibling support and closure after funeral security drama

Son defends mother’s honor at funeral, praised for actions.

Commenter praised for being a ‘badass’ for not being an a**hole.

NTA praised for implementing security at funeral

Let people grieve. YTA for barring family members.

Funeral industry worker confirms NTA’s stance on cousin’s behavior

Family drama and secrets revealed in funeral security dispute.

Commenter calls out OP for being controlling and causing drama. YTA

Funeral drama averted: OP is NTA for keeping out unwanted guests ❤

Family drama at funerals: NTA bars abusive aunt, causes rift

Family drama leads to funeral security drama. YTA called out.

Family barred from funeral for treating mother poorly. NTA wins.
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Security at funerals: necessary precaution or unnecessary drama?
