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A funeral is for the living, not for the dead. While a funeral is a time to say good bye to the deceased and a time of catharsis, it is also a time to see a lot of people. It is a time to renew old acquaintances. It is the time for those who have cared for the deceased, especially a spouse, to be welcomed back into the community. Thus, the wake is a time of reconnecting.

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