I am so sorry!! My grandma, who raised me and was my 'mother' passed away August 7, 2008. There is not a day that passes that I don't long to see her or call her. She was 82. I still mourn for her and certain things hit me in a way like it was just this morning I got the call!
Here is what I wish someone had told me when she died and I was trying to plan the 1000 mile one-way trip with my family of 5...one of which was a newborn! The airlines didn't give me a 'deal'. However, i went to priceline.com and named my own price. Since I put it in for the next day, I got it for about $135.
I pray a peace and a comfort for your family.
Jessica