You're right. I don't understand why people mourn. What will it change? Why not just remember someone with a kind word.
It's complicated. Thanks for your thoughts, I am now extremely puzzled by the question in the thread header.
I think mourning is for the main part a selfish process but a natural and important one. When you lose someone you were close to, you essentially lose a part of yourself along with them- the way they perceived and interacted with you was unique. You have your memories- for as long as they last but you can end up feeling very lonely when a loved one goes. No one is going to understand or interact with you the way they did. Plus- you miss them for who they were- that's surely natural.
Of course- it's important to remember them with a kind word but I think it's kind of too logical and a bit cold to think they won't also be shocked, miss you and feel sad. We're emotional creatures after all. I'm not trying to guilt trip you by the way. I'm just trying to describe my take on mourning.
It wasn't exactly my Dad's fault but when my Mum died (when I was 3,) for a very long time, he found it too hard to talk about her and too painful to mourn for her. It hadn't entirely occured to me but when I saw a college therapist in my 30's (mature student,) she identified that maybe I'd never properly grieved for my Mum. I think acknowledging and allowing a grieving process is actually pretty important in trying to accept a loss. That includes all the emotions that go with it- even including anger and sadness.
As for CTB at home around your family- personally, I would do everything possible to avoid that. I feel kind of sorry for hotel staff coming across a dead body. (Although- you can at least put up a sign to try and prevent them from entering the room.) Still- I think that's far more preferable than your family seeing you.
Obviously- I don't know you or your families experiences with death and mourning people. Maybe It affects you differently. I've only seen my Grandma dead (from old age and long term illness.) It wasn't exactly traumatising but it wasn't good either. Her jaw was unnaturaly wide open and I couldn't get over how cold she was. It's a very strange feeling. That person you loved so much is still there in body- although it's already looking like something out of a horror film but they aren't anymore. We were expecting that death also. She had been very ill for years and it was in a hospital.
Still- ultimately- it has to be up to you. I expect some people are in situations where they simply have no other choice- in which case- I guess all you can do- is like other people have said- at least try and warn them with a sign to call authorities rather than to discover you themselves.
As I say- just my take on it. You might find it ridiculous and over emotional. I guess we all react differently to things. You likely have more idea on how resilient your family are. I wish you all the best- whatever you decide.