Quick Star Wars Ep. 9 idea that I'm probably not gonna write but have been thinking about.
So, Leia has to die sadly because they're not going to CGI her in (which I'm very grateful for). Since she can't be in it at all, it would make sense to open with her funeral.
In the expanded universe, *spoiler ahead*, Jacen Solo killed Mara Jade, Luke's wife. No one knew this, but Jacen showed up for her funeral. Jacen is basically Ben Solo. If Leia dies and Ben had nothing to do with it, he needs to show up for her funeral. I don't care if he's in disguise or not. If Ben Solo is not present for Leia's funeral, I will be genuinely heartbroken. Even if he was responsible, he should be there. Jacen was still sad Mara was dead even though he killed her. Ben will be devastated his mom is gone, even if he pulls the trigger.
I'm just really emotional about all of this, guys. May the force be with you.