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When my Great-Grandfather passed several years ago, I didn't plan to attend the funeral because I really didn't even know the man. He had lived in a nursing home for most of my entire life and I had only met him a few times. I was scolded by an aunt who told me "you aren't going for him, you are going for your mother" and I re-thought my plans. When I called my mother to get the details for the service, she told me to 'not worry about it' and not come.
I went to the service anyway and my mom came to me and thanked me for coming. I was confused by this, and I later asked her why she told me not to come if it meant that much to her. She told me that she was surprised to see me and it made her feel better knowing that I was there.
I only mention this to say, 'be there for your dad in the coming weeks' - no matter if he tells you otherwise. He may be surprised at what this brings him, and emotional support gets us all through the bad times.
Be well.
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