Sorry for your loss.
I do know that if it was a suicide they can't have the funeral or memorial in the kh and most elders will not give any sort of talk if elsewhere.
Seems to me the much bragged about unity does not exist on this topic (and all the rest) I used to think it was just my mixed up jw but have come to understand that all jw's seem mixed up about their own doctrines. Some believe if you commit suicide you have no chance at the big A and others say yes you do. Here is what the wt has said-
g91 1/8 p. 30 From Our Readers ***
SuicideMy mother, a faithful servant of God, took her life after a month of deep depression. Her death left an indescribable burden and heartache for all of us who loved her. The thought that I might never see her again made the pain of her loss harder to bear. Your article ("The Bibles Viewpoint: SuicidesA Resurrection?" September 8, 1990) made me feel more "normal" and happy inside, knowing that I can entertain the hope of her resurrection.
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Earlier the WTS played both sides of the street; also many jws associate Judas suicide and no resurrection as to being because of his suicide rather than the nebulous accusation that he sinned against the holy spirit.
*** w54 5/1 p. 286 Questions From Readers ***The sins of suicide and murder need not be sins against the holy spirit, and, if not, would be forgivable. Sin is sin, regardless of what kind, and a resurrection for a suicide or a murderer not in the truth would depend more on how deeply he was steeped in paganism or demonism, on his ability to repent and be recovered from the depths of heathenism, than on the specific sin or sins committed previously. It is Jehovah God and Christ Jesus who will judge this capacity to repent and this ability to recover and who will decide whether to resurrect certain individuals or not. We are content to let the matter rest in their capable, just, merciful hands. (credit to Blondie for these quotes and commentary)
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"If any overzealous doctor condemns your tonsils go and commit suicide with a case-knife. It's cheaper and less painful." Golden Age 1926 April 7 p.438 (quote found at jwfacts and available elsewhere)
There may be more quotes but my jw is due to get up soon and I don't have time.
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