Say What?

   OK, here's something just plain mind boggling. It seems that when an RCMP officer dies in the line of duty, a full regimental funeral is suggested to the family as a matter of course. What isn't always made clear to the bereaved next-of-kin is the fact that they will be presented later with a bill to cover the costs of the funeral, sometimes to the tune of $20,000.00 or even more.
   Does anyone else feel the same as I do about that? I couldn't believe it when I found that out. Talk about adding insult to injury. If an officer has already given their all, why should the family be expected to give again, often, I am sure, when that unexpected cost could be more than the family coffers hold. This is ludicrous. This is just plain disgusting. The "powers that be" on this one should not only bring this horrendous habit to an immediate halt. They should also pay back all the families that have previoulsy had to pay for regimental funerals.