history: My grandfather passed away, and when I found out it had already been several weeks after the funeral happened. My grandfather passed away_comma_ and when I found out it had already been several weeks after the funeral happened. My condolences to you. Will you be able to visit his gravesite?
current: Unfortunately it's a very long ways away. I hope someday too, though. It's important, if only for closure. 
next: Yes, it will be worth saving up for. I hope it works out for you.