[fred cook]

Sorry to hear about your Mother's losses. At least she was not in the house when it was broken into. Hopefully her things can be replaced by the insurance.

When someone dies, we have a couple (husband/wife) stay at the deceased's house during the funeral. That way, if someone has read the obits, then the house is not empty. Also, we try to make arrangements for friends to help keep an eye on the property for a while afterwards. So far, no one has been burgled since this plan has gone into effect. It is sad to think that our society has sunk so low that we now have to rely on alarms and guard dogs! I'm afraid though it is only going to get worse!