Holiday or Uncles Funeral?

If you were not close to your uncle then you don't need to go. Some people do not believe in funerals. I do not. I pay in private and I do not feel going to a funeral is needed. I say go with you partner and let you family know you cannot make it. You cannot afford to loose the money for the flights and hotel and such. Now if you were close then that would be different. Is there anyway to move your vacation date a little?