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For a funeral what is the difference between a wake and a viewing?
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∙ 11y ago
Wake is more like the sitting in before the funeral and often has food and people talking about the dead person.
A funeral is the formal process of preparing a body and performing the burial (or cremation). A wake is a celebration of the life of the deceased.
a wake is when you go to the house the night or day before funeral and youlook at the body,bless yourself or kiss the body
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∙ 6y ago
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What is the difference between a wake and a memorial?
a wake is before the funeral a memorial is when you remember some one that died (the funeral passed already)
What are some American funeral traditions?
A wake much like the wake of Irish tradition, a viewing and greeting time before a funeral, and a graveside service.
Why is the after-party of a funeral called a 'wake'?
It is not a wake. the wake is at the funeral home where the body is viewed. what you are describing is an after-funeral Supper, possibly this practice ( which is not religious- not a mass or anything like that) might correlate to the Last Supper of Christ and the Apostles- or the related Lutheran term-Lord"s Supper- usually applied to Communion. Not a wake! Come alive!
Why are your eyes closed when you die?
Sometimes they aren't. In either case, the mortician will close them before the body is placed out for viewing at a wake or funeral.
How often do you attend a funeral in one day when their is two showings?
If you are talking about a wake or viewing, and the traffic density permits, why not? If you were friend of the family, close associate, etc. there are no laws on this.
Are there etiquette rules on whether or not to attend funeral?
anybody can , if they act in a civil manner, walk in to a viewing or wake. the burial proper at the graveside is more , shall we say , private.
Why do you hold a funeral the week after a person dies?
It is a relatively new custom, but it gives the funeral home ample time to fully restore the body. that"s the only practical reason I can think of. the wake or viewing is usually only one day, though.
What does a funeral greeter do?
A funeral greeter cleans and drive funeral vehicles in a funeral procession. You have to place caskets in parlors or chaples to wake or funeral.
Why do people have a wake viewing?
The wake viewing is a Catholic tradition dating back to the middle ages when the moment and definition of death was in doubt. They literally would wait to see if the individual would "wake" up.
Should you send flowers to the wake the funeral or both?
Flowers sent to the wake are normally displayed at the funeral as well. Only one arrangement is needed.
What is difference between wake and cavity?
a wake is followed and filled in by more of the same, such as the wake of a ship, whereas a cavity is emptied and remains empty
What is the meaning behind a wake and funeral?
The wake is specifically for you to go and view the body of the person who has passed on. The funeral's purpose is to celebrate the person's life and to lay them to rest.
