Oh no way your dad too! definitely a rough patch for you these days. It's tough but part of life, appreciate them while they are here if you have a workable relationship. It's ok not to be tough sometimes. As for you kitty, it will be weird for a while, probably a few weeks. I don't know if they do that in Aus but here they sent me a paw print of my old girl, it doesn't bring her back but I have a physical memory of her and I still have it. Death feels like a thousand swords to the heart but knowing they are in a better place not suffering anymore helps, time makes it easier to accept. I saw something the other day about that, maybe it will be good for you.

A father lost his son too soon and would cry over his loss endlessly, then one day god took him by the hand and brought him to the gates of heaven and it was full of little children holding a lit candle waiting for their loved ones to join them. The father couldn't find his little boy so he asked about his where-abouts. Then he saw him by himself and the candle wasn't lit, he then asked why he wasn't with the other children. The boy then replied: I keep lighting it but your tears keeps putting it out. I can only join the rest of the children when you are ok and my candle can stay lit. I thought it was a touching story for anyone experiencing grief or the imminent loss of a loved one. They will always watch over us where ever they are. I hope things get better for you soon. Hugz from Canada xox