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In "The Sculptor's Funeral" by Willa Cather, the family members who greet the casket at the house include the deceased sculptor's mother and his sister. They embody the emotional connection to the artist, contrasting with the indifference and criticism of the townspeople. Their presence highlights the personal loss felt by the family, despite the sculptor's lack of recognition in his hometown.
What else can I help you with?
Did Patsy Cline have an open casket?
Yes, but it was placed in her home and those who were not family members or friends did not get to see her. There was no open casket service for Patsy. Patsy's body was horribly dismembered from the plane crash, so an open casket was not an option.
Why was Whitney casket close?
The casket was open in funeral home for private family viewing. In a traditional church funeral the casket is not usually open for the service. Also The funeral was televised and the family wanted privacy. As a result they did not want the casket open for the world to see Their beloved family member on view for all the world to see. So much for that thanks to the Enquirer. Poor Poor Taste in my opinion.
Is family supposed to carry the casket in a funeral?
It is traditionally family that carries the casket, however when family's are very small or not close, friends would be perfectly acceptable as well.
Did James Dean have open casket funeral?
No, James Dean did not have an open casket funeral. After his fatal car accident in 1955, the condition of his body was such that an open casket would not have been appropriate. His funeral was held privately, and only a small group of family and friends attended.
What you wouldn't do at a funeral?
Laugh at the family of the person who's relative deceased. Also, knock over the casket
Is the casket open at a Jehovah Witness funeral?
The decision to open or close a casket for a jw funeral is left up to the family and/or funeral director recommendations based on condition of decease. Many religions prohibit an open casket in the temple/religious structure.
Did Freddie Mercury have open casket funeral?
No, Freddie Mercury did not have an open casket funeral. He passed away in November 1991 due to complications from AIDS, and his funeral was a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. Mercury's wishes for privacy were respected, and the details of the service were kept largely confidential.
Will they show Whitney Houston in a open casket?
No, it was a closed casket. Before the funeral, the coffin was under heavy guard at the funeral home, to prevent unauthorized photographs. And during the ceremony, the casket remained closed. But despite the efforts of her family to have privacy, tabloid photos surfaced, claiming to show her in an open coffin at the funeral parlor; but there is no way to verify if these photos were really her or if they were photo-shopped.
Can family members be reimbursed for travel expenses to a funeral?
No.
Does gi bill cover funeral cost for family members?
No
Does the family have to advise other family members of the funeral?
no a funeral director can do that for you, however, it is better that one relative informs another if they can, then it is not a stranger informing the other relative.
Why did Egyptians mummify family members?
It was just like now days putting one of your loved ones in a casket.
