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In my experience as a funeral officiant, I have found that most funerals are done Mon-Fri. I have only done weekend services for memorial services where there is no body present.
The funerals CAN be done on a Saturday, if the funeral home is in agreement, but most are done during the week.
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∙ 12y agoOf course. The Bris (circumcision), Bar Mitzvah, Wedding, and Funeral are the big four social gatherings for a Jewish man. And although the last is not a happy event, you should still come hungry (like the first three).
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∙ 12y agoJewish custom requires that the burial take place within 24 hours with the exception of Shabbat and certain holidays. Additionally, there may be a delay if close relatives have to travel a far distance.
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∙ 13y agoJews do not have funerals on Saturday because that is Shabbat (the Sabbath).
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∙ 12y agoNo, because it's Shabbat.
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Are Protestants welcome at Jewish funerals?
Yes, anyone, regardless of religion, is welcome at Jewish funerals.
Why don't children attend Jewish funerals?
This is not true. Children are permitted at funerals.
Are Jewish people allowed to attend Protestant funerals?
There is no issue with Jews attending Protestant funerals from the perspective of the Protestant Church. However, most Jews will not enter a church due to Jewish law prohibiting participating in religious services of another religion.
What kinds of customs do they uphold at Jewish funerals?
Jewish funerals have several customs. After death, the body isn't to be left unattended. The deceased is buried in a simple wooden casket without any metal parts.
Why are Jewish funerals so important?
Yes, funerals are very important to Jewish people. And there are many rituals involved to make this sad time a little more bearable.
Why are funerals so important?
People do funerals to celebrate someone's life
What do you call people who like to attend funerals?
Taphofile That's the name for people who love funerals and graves and cemeteries.
Did Jackie Kennedy dislike mourning at funerals?
Probably. Funerals are sad affairs that many people dislike.
At what do people from Singapore use the colors blue and yellow to ward off evil spirits?
Funerals
What are people called who sing in funerals?
a choir..? :)
Why don't Jewish funerals allow flowers and music?
They're considered symbols of joy, which are inappropriate for sad occasions.
Can Jews attend non-Jewish weddings and funerals?
The Catholic person should check with his own church. As far as the Jews are concerned . . . Of course.
