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When is it Okay to Not Attend a Funeral Service

If it is a member of your family, it is a must to attend his/her funeral. Same as if it is your close friend, attending is necessary to show ...

Should I Go to the Funeral? - Companion Funeral & Cremation Service

A “personalized” funeral is not just for the rich and famous. When someone we love dies, we want to remember that person. We want to celebrate ...

Funeral Etiquette

Include not only your name, but your relationship to the deceased: co-worker, friend, neighbor, church, or casual acquaintance. This helps the family place ...

A Daughter's Guide to Planning a Funeral - Sunset Evansville

... death to the funeral itself ... While not everyone is as forthcoming as my dad, focusing on a few basic ...

What to Expect Before, During & After a Funeral Service | Honan

You've got to go to a funeral home to make their funeral arrangements. Now, not only are you emotionally affected by their death, you're anxious and really ...

Should Children Attend Funerals? | Child Mind Institute

You should also consider how emotional people are going to be at the funeral. As a rule of thumb, we don't want kids to be exposed to really ...

Is it Wrong not to go? Common Reasons Not to Go to a Funeral

There is no joy or pleasure in a funeral, but it is often an important part of saying goodbye. So, if you're thinking about skipping a funeral simply because ...

I Sang at Hundreds of Funerals. This Is What I Learned About Grief.

By my 20s, I was working as a funeral singer, still pining for the big time. ... Singing not only helps allow for this process but it alchemizes ...

Proper Funeral Etiquette Rules and Guide | How to Act & Dress

If you're unsure about what actions to take when being led by a pastor or celebrant, simply follow along. If you're not comfortable, don't draw attention to ...

What to Wear to a Funeral (Not Black) - Ideas for Men & Women

Although black is the most traditional of colors, smart and dark clothing is also acceptable. Wearing dark grey or deep blue is just as appropriate as black.

Importance of a Funeral - Fotheringham - McDougall

... as a whole will suffer if we do not reinvest ourselves in the funeral ritual. This article explores the grief-healing benefits of meaningful funerals ...

Funeral Etiquette

As culture has evolved, so have funerals and funeral etiquette ... Not only is this a kind gesture, but the family will also be able to ...

Funeral Etiquette | Austin Natural Funerals

Include not only your name, but your relationship to the deceased: co-worker, gym buddy, or casual acquaintance from the golf club. This helps family place ...

Visitation vs Funeral: Key Difference - Better Place Forests

The family will share the time and date of the visitation in the obituary or via written invitation. Is a visitation the same as a viewing? A visitation isn't ...

Funeral Etiquette: Part 2 – Who Should Attend

... deceased, and factors such as health and distance. Just remember that your presence at a funeral or memorial service is not the only way you can show you ...

What to Bring To A Funeral and What Not To Bring

Funerals are emotional affairs. You want to do everything right, but you're not sure what's expected. Should you bring flowers? A gift?

What To Do When There is No Funeral Service - Cremation Urns

While foregoing a funeral is still not by any means the norm, there are ways to still mourn the loss as a community without going against the last requests of ...

How to Help Someone who is Grieving - Wilson Funeral Home

We hear that a friend or a neighbour has had a loss. Our hearts immediately go out to them and we long to be of some comfort or assistance but we just don't ...

Wake or funeral? - etiquette death - Ask MetaFilter

... funeral but not the interment? ... New York area Conservadox Jewish: As above, though a broader range of people from the shul, not just close ...

Is It Offensive To NOT Go To A Funeral? - YouTube

Bert Weiss went to his friend's funeral yesterday, but had a thought...is it offensive if you DON'T go to a funeral because you already have ...