airfare refunds for funerals?

does anyone know if there is such a thing as getting refunds or discounts from airlines if you are flying to a family member's funeral?
i know george tried to do that in that one episode of seinfeld.
i hate having to squabble about prices when it comes to something like this. but right now it looks like ill be spending almost 1 month's pay for a last minute flight.
any help would be appreciated

Bereavement Fares.

yeah you need to show proof though
and i still managed to find cheaper airfare than all of my relatives by using the interweb.

i felt kinda shitty being stingey on prices when i was supposed to be thinking about my grandma.

thanks threejane
that site helped out

No worries. I'm sorry about your loss

Have you tried Travelocity? They might have some cheap, last-minute fares in the interest of filling seats.

Also, call the airline. Some are happy to give a huge discount in order to fill a seat. Most of them hate empty seats, so they'll take what they can get.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Oh! I thought he was actually just trying to get the discount...