First, the body is washed and covered in white cotton or linen cloth. A funeral prayer is held, known as the janazahprayer, and the Muslim is buried in the direction of Mecca.
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If the burial is private in Switzerland it considered proper etiquette to publish the obituary after the funeral. If the burial is to be made public, the proper etiquette is to publish an obituary a few days before the funeral.
Hold an Orthodox Funeral.
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When a friend passes away, it is only proper to of course attend the funeral. It would also be appropriate to send a condolences card and plant.
Both Muslim wedding and Muslim funeral are attended by relatives, friends, and colleagues.
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.
A Muslim funeral.
Legs should be placed on the floor when sitting at a table for proper etiquette.
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Be yourself
Please practice proper etiquette when in public.
People go to a funeral to pay their respects and if your girlfriend did not know your grandmother she should not have to go, but if you need the moral support you may want her to be there.