The white lie explanation LW wants, even though it is literally none of their business, is:
It was pretty well known in my family that Relative and I did not get along and did not like each other, so I'm sparing the people who loved them my awkward presence at the funeral. I sent (flowers/a cookie box/a fruit basket), but I'd rather be here the day-of.
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The white lie explanation LW wants, even though it is literally none of their business, is:
It was pretty well known in my family that Relative and I did not get along and did not like each other, so I'm sparing the people who loved them my awkward presence at the funeral. I sent (flowers/a cookie box/a fruit basket), but I'd rather be here the day-of.