Funerals

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.

You should wear a knee length black skirt ith dark stockings and a fitted (not skin tight) black shirt-classy, understated and respectful... Alternative: anything that is plain, simple and conservative. When I was about the same age I wore a white top and dark pants to a funeral and was told by the deceased's wife that it was very appropriate.

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the family to request a few associates of the deceased to serve as honorary pallbearers. They do not actively assist in carrying the casket, they usually walk beside or in front of the casket.

Prinicipal Mourner- more often the Coffin- as a hearse is a motor vehicle running at road speeds! This writer fulfilled this task- on foot- in front of my Mother"s casket at the funeral mass. The eldest survivor in the direct family usually has this assignment.

The answer to this question depends on the laws of the state in which the death occurred; therefore, no single answer can be given here. It may be generally stated that funeral expenses become the responsibility of the person who makes the arrangements with the undertaker. That person signs the contract, which routinely provides that that person is responsible for payment. Even though the person making the arrangements is ultimately personally liable for the expenses, state laws permit a reasonable amount of funeral expense to be charged against the estate. If the arranger contracts for too elaborate a funeral, beneficiaries would be permitted to object to the full expense being charged to the estate. If a court disallows the entire expense out of the estate, the person who made the arrangements would be personally liable to the funeral director for the excess over what the court deems to be reasonable. For indigent decedents, states will have explicit laws governing imposition of funeral expenses upon persons who do not make the arrangements themselves. As an example of one statutory system, in New Jersey, if no one comes forward to make arrangements, the deceased is considered an unclaimed body. The county government in which the body is located will bury the body and charge the decedent's estate with the costs. If the decedent left no estate, the county will bury the body and the cost will be paid in the following manner: 1. If the decedent is an adult leaving a surviving spouse, the spouse will pay the cost; or 2. If the decedent is an unemancipated minor leaving a parent, the parent will pay the cost; or 3. if in the cases above, there is no surviving spouse or parent, the county will simply pay the cost of the burial. Thus, at least in New Jersey, if the children do not make the arrangements themselves, they are not responsible to pay for the funeral expenses. Of course that means that they are abandoning the parent's body and they have no say in how the body is buried or cremated.

Surely whatever you feel is in keeping with expressing condolence.

It is normally the immediate family of the person that has died, such as parents, brothers and sisters, if there are no immediate relatives then it would be aunts, uncles cousins and so on, however it is up to the family arranging the funeral to decide who goes where. Indeed, the deceased may have already decided before they died by making their own funeral arrangements.

Be unobtrusive. It is not about you. If the family approaches you, fine. Otherwise, follow the lead of other non-family members of the group. If you were close to his mom, a small floral arrangement or offering to a designated charity would be appropriate. In situations like this, less rather than more is nearly always appropriate.

I think that lillies are very beautiful and symbolise purity and innocence. If not, just find a flower that means something to either you or them. I'm sure it will be appreciated.

Floral tributes are a key aspect of a funeral. It is wise to choose flowers that do convey some meaning as well as adding some aesthetic enhancement. Lilies are popular, as are roses and carnations. You should also think about colors as these are symbolic too.

There is a distinct difference between funeral flowers, which are the displays that are specifically arranged to accompany the funeral service, and sympathy flowers that are generally sent to the home of the bereaved.

If you are sending flowers to a funeral it is also wise to check with the family and/or funeral home first as what is considered appropriate. You don't want to send something that conflicts with the family's arrangements.

Yes you do! It also happens in other States and in Canada. It's common courtesy and the law in Georgia. Georgia State Law for Funeral Processions: If you are traveling the same direction or they are coming toward you, you do not have to stop. You may stop, but, if you do so, you must pull completely off the road to allow other vehicles to pass and that is the law. So, while it is a courtesy, you do not have to stop The only exception to this is, often, if they are crossing an intersection, officers will stop cross traffic, but that is really the only time you must stop.

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It depends on your gender. Woman are allowed if not encouraged to cover their heads in a Catholic church and therefore may wear hats or veils appropriate to the occasion. This goes as well for when at the cemetery.

Men must remove their hats out of respect to God when in a church and when on hallowed ground. It is also a common sign of respect to the deceased as well as the others whose bodies are buried in the cemetery.

Females should wear a light colored Indian styled suit to a Sikh funeral. (Preferably white) And remember to cover your head! IMPORTANT TRADITION ALL SIKHS MUST COVER THEIR HEAD TO SHOW RESPECT IN THEIR HOLY PLACE.

If you mean with regard to preparing a dead body ready for burial/cremation, they leave it to professional funeral personnel. There is no religious requirement as to preparation, apart from the usual respect.

You don't get a funeral if you can't pay. The county will pay for a cremation. Many funeral homes base their charge on "whatever the casket costs." That includes everything from embalming to the actual service.

It may depend on the religion of the deceased or the survivors. In Judaism and other religions that originated in hot, dry climates, the time frame may be as little as 48 hours. In other situations there may be a longer interval to allow time for attendees to travel from long distances.

Just saying "I'm sorry to hear your mom died." Sending a Sympathy card. Sending flowers to a funeral home. Giving a bereaved person a hug. These are all expressions of sympathy.

Similar to the Hindu rituals except the body is taken to the Gurudrawa first then to the cremation grounds for the last funeral rites on a pyre.The Gurugranth is chanted instead of the vedic chants.

Prior to the use of embalming chemicals in corpses, flowers at funerals were used to help mask the odors from the decaying body.

After the use of embalming chemicals became common, the use of flowers became tradition and symbolizes condolences, respect and affection for the deceased person(s).

The rituals surrounding death and burial in Judaism are very specific. The funeral must be lead by either a rabbi or someone Jewish (in non-Orthodox communities, it can be either a Jewish man or woman). Although it might be acceptable for a non-Jew to speak at a Jewish funeral in some communities, it would never be appropriate for that person to speak on behalf of the family.

I am a Christian, trying to according to the Bible. I go to a church and I am very informed about all of the details of Christianity. Christians do hold funerals. We held a funeral for someone who passed away about a year ago. Our funerals are not so much in admiration of the person who died as they are as to remind others that death is any step and to intrust their lives in God's hands instead of walking without care in this life. This was the message at the last funeral I went to.

Funerals typically take a few hours, but there is no fixed duration. Some are more elaborate than others.