I have 2 quite large extended families (mom and dad’s side) and well, my uncles and aunts aren’t getting any younger…
In the past, I missed the ceremony for one of my cousins, and decided not to attend because of school, and deeply regretted it… Even if I wasn’t close to him, I wish I had been there to show respect and support.
Otherwise, if you can’t attend (or don’t want to), what do you do?