Funerals

It is called Suttee sometimes spelled Sati, and is as one might guess, an illegal practice.

Depending on where you live in this world you can have any type of funeral you desire. Knowing that the Norse came from the extreme cold climate of Scandinavia, in ground burial would have to been very difficult to break through with the tools of the time. Therefore most were cremated atop funeral pyres and some even on funeral ships set ablaze and "sailed" out to open sea. However in modern times, the intentional sinking of anything is not without it's own legal burden.

The dead were placed atop the pyre and gifted items of his trade, Articles that would help him in the afterlife and items he was used to using. Fishing and Hunting, and Farming were the primary "trades" of the Vikings. Though history would have us think the Vikings were no more than world wide bullies.

WIKIPEDIA: While funeral pyres are still used in several cultures, they are very uncommon and even illegal in some cultures, particularly in the Western World. Despite cremation being commonplace, open air cremations in the United Kingdom were thought to be unlawful under the Cremation Act 1902 - although in recent years, some have taken place amongst immigrant communities. In February, 2010, a court of appeals in the United Kingdom ruled that a cremation on an open pyre would be legal inside of a building with an open roof, well away from roads and homes. In the US, A group in Crestone, Colorado has done the research, obtained the necessary legal permissions and created a permanent cement pyre structure to perform around 12 "open-air cremations" a year.

Except that whoever died their time was up...and if they were old especially. and have comfort in the fact that they had a good life were good to their family and friends and society...and if neither of the above are true..then they're not worth cryin over!

Usually, people that cant stop crying at a funeral or in general is because there are over run by emotions. sadness. when a person passes away its very sad because you wont see that person again. depending on you beliefs until you see them again in heaven etc.... your remembering the times and things you've shared together etc.. in which is very emotional.

I suggest what everyone wears to funerals, black. Maybe a knee-length skirt(black) with a black top and a shaw over it to top it off, nothing fancy with the hair. To be on the safe side you might want to look up hispanic funerals on Google, as this might help.

Its called SATI.

Well if you have met him before then yes but if he is just an old man that you don't know one bit then just don't go

Yes if the purpose is to mourn the loss of a loved one or friend, or to comfort and support the mourners because of a connection to the deceased or to the mourners. It is very commonplace -- and it is not limited to Christians -- people of all faiths who have those purposes are welcome. Is there a family that might take exception? Of course, but that would be true for any faith based on personal choice. For instance, sometimes a family will have a family or private funeral only; then nobody other than the specific invitees are welcome.

this depends on whether the musicians are already receiving a stipend (payment) for their services. A decision to offer a gratuity is also culturally based, as where in almost every other country, stipendiary musicians would not be expected. The US, for example, has a propensity to expect gratuities for, well, pretty much anything, from pouring a cup of coffee at a counter, where the staff have merely done what they were employed to do, to the porter at a door, who was hired to do the same thing.

Using an extremely rough guide, approximately twenty percent of the fee would be an 'etiquette' based rule of thumb for the US. It should be handed to the conductor or lead, to distribute among the other musicians.

Outside of the US, stipends for a single musician, such as a pianist to organist, can range anywhere from circa GBP£50-150. (USD$75-200).

Andrew Jackson, he of Old Hickory fame. I have heard this story before and methinks it is some kind of a myth- like that jab that the Statue of Liberty may have been patterned after Sarah Bernhardt ( this was done on a theatrical poster for her US tour- after the statue was built, of course). I just think it is some attempt at lightening up a sad subject.

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.

I think it makes sense to make your wishes known. I have seen arguments break out over what the deceased should wear and where to have the funeral, and debates over burial vs. cremation. You might also want to choose hymns and Bible verses. Prepaying for a burial site also seems practical to me.

Yes, of course someone can be asked not to attend a funeral. Just as someone can be requested not to attend any other event, such as a wedding, etc.

It is called a Eulogy.

Cremation became popular due to the belief that the soul cannot enter a new body until its former one has totally disappeared, and cremation was considered the fastest way to expeditiously dispose of the dead bodies. The funeral proceedings differ from place to place. Further, the rites also differ depending on the caste, jāti, social group, and the status of the deceased person.

okay basely if you are wearing black you are sending off bad energy to the dead body that is in the room , white sends off good energy , wearing black is against the religion but no one really nows because the stupid Christan people tired to change the Hindu belief

She CAN, the Jehovah's Witnesses would probably not be offended recognising that the individual was a visitor paying her respects and not take offense.

Jehovah's Witnesses themselves usually dress in formal wear for their services. In most countries pants (trousers) would be considered 'casual' or informal and unsuitable for such an occassion.

Answer: The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses are open to the public and at funerals those who wish to pay their respect for the deceased are warmly welcomed. Jehovah's Witnesses do not wear a uniform or have a formal dress code. With that said we recognize that we carry the name of the Almighty God Jehovah and we dress and groom accordingly. It would be no different than if we were called to meet before the President of the US or leader of another country, we would dress in our very best. If a non member were to attend a funeral dressed in slacks they would not be looked down upon but warmly welcomed. We imitate Jesus in showing love and respect for our neighbors.

According to this blog entry, he was. http://tzvee.blogspot.com/2009/01/is-caroline-kennedys-husband-edwin.html

A funeral fire is when you have a funeral but there is fire inside the funeral. They use it to make a sign to god.

The people attending a funeral as friends or relatives of the deceased are called the mourners.

It can Be done as a special request of The family or as a High Honor for a VIP person with the Funeral home in Charge where I Live its A Move called A stairway To Heaven and Does cost extra 3.400 dollars here

Absolutely.

In fact, Jehovah's Witness funerals are geared toward presenting encouraging thoughts from the Bible that will benefit all in attendance, no matter what the religious affiliation might be.

Of course they can. Anyone can go to Jehovah's house of worship (Kingdom Hall/church ) what ever you wish to call it absolutely its encouraged!

Answer: The Kingdom Hall is the meeting place of Jehovah's Witnesses and is open to all in the community. Anyone may attend our public meetings as well as funerals and open houses. We are all neighbors. When one of our members fall asleep in death a number of those in the community will attend along with doctors, nurses, caregivers, schoolmates and school teachers.

You should write to the chief mourner (usually the widow/widower, or oldest child of the deceased).

You could say that you were honoured or touched to be able to be at the funeral; say something nice about the deceased; and about the funeral ceremony; give your best wishes to the bereaved. Avoid giving them advice or expressing religious or philosophical views. Simply express your sympathy.

If the gathering after the funeral was in a private home and the host was not the chief mourner, you may also want to write and thank them for their hospitality.

Eulogist. This should not be confused with the Principal Mourner- normally the closest living relative of the deceased- who follow the casket into the church. I discharged this office at my Mother"s funeral.