Joe: I'am thinking of you on this sad day, when you have to let go your Mum forever in this funeral ceremony. But, as you said, the dead ones are in our thoughts and our hearts, also forever. I know how you must feel today, since my Dad died 4 month ago (to the day) and everything is still a fresh wound in the heart. It will get better though in time. And that your parents are reunited in heaven now is a ray of hope in dark and sad times.
All my love to you!
Evie