Reading the whole thing, I think the author would agree. "Go to the funeral" isn't just about the funeral. It's a specific example of "if you have a chance to

Reading the whole thing, I think the author would agree. "Go to the funeral" isn't just about the funeral. It's a specific example of "if you have a chance to show up for someone, show up for them: even if (maybe _especially_ if) it's awkward or inconvenient".