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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!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThat is not the wake.
A "wake" is the viewing of the dead body at the funeral home before the funeral, the word deriving from the Old High German word wahta, meaning "watch, vigil".
The proper term is post-funeral supper.
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What is the meal called after a funeral?
It is usually called a funeral supper or Memorial supper. The custom might be an arcane hawking-back to the Biblical Last Supper- a common enough theme for prayer cards, mass cards, etc.
What is the name of the gathering after a funeral?
A wake is held the night before the funeral. The gathering after the funeral is simply called a reception.
What is the name called where a dead person is in a funeral home and people are saying there last goodbye?
It is called a wake.
What is the party after the funeral called?
A party after a funeral has no specific term. The gathering before or during a funeral is called a wake. A wake is usually at the home of the deceased with the body present. Gatherings surrounding a funeral can range from a somber vigil to a celebration of sorts in some cultures. ***** You are probably thinking of the gathering after the funeral where friends and family get together for a luncheon and spend time reminiscing about the deceased. This is called the Memorial Repast. I'm doing James Ann college course and I want to know what the answer is.
What is called when people gather after someone passes away and before the formal funeral starts?
wake
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 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.
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 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.
What is an afterparty?
An afterparty is a party which is held after another event.
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.
What is another name for a funeral party?
collation
