Hi all,

My grandfather passed away on Tuesday and I'm really affected by it. We were very close. I have never been particularly religious, but I feel very strongly that this is something that I need to do.

I'm not really sure what to do, I've looked up resources online to learn about what I need to do and I've run into some difficulties. First off, I have to work. I work a minimum wage job and am unable to take time off without being set far back financially. Secondly, I'm just not sure on what I need to do. My grandfather was in the U.S Navy and it was a very big part of who he was, so he wanted to be cremated and scattered in the ocean. So, there will be no official service for him. My plan so far was to cover mirrors in my apartment and light a Shiva candle as soon as I got word that he was scattered. I also live far away from everyone in my family but my mother who is the only other person in my family who really cares about being Jewish.

Any guidance from anyone is much appreciated.