['My family had to go to a funeral out of state this week.  I hate being alone.', "That really stinks. You didn't go with them?", "No.  I didn't know the person at all and I have to work."]
Ah. Well, I suppose it's a good thing you didn't know him. Less heartache for you, I suppose.
My family had to go to a funeral out of state this week.  I hate being alone.