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Funerals
A funeral is a ceremony that takes place, marking the death of a person. Questions in this category can include things about the ceremony, traditions, and cultural aspects.
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What happens when someone is buried?
Jewish answer: the soul is judged concerning all of its actions when it was alive.
This question is the most basic fundamental one of all human life. We have religion to give us a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. And when we die, our families and others find comfort in that our "soul" has gone on to a better place, with no more pain or suffering. But different religions have different interpretations of what happens when we die. The Buddhists do not believe in the soul. The Hindus believe in re-incarnation. Christians think we go to either hell (for punishment) or heaven (for our reward for a life well lived). But of course there is NO REAL ANSWER. EACH INDIVIDUAL WILL FIND OUT WHEN THE TIME COMES. Holding onto the hope of a better, eternal life is one way to deal with the uncertainty of human existence.
Are adult children responsible for burial expenses of an unmarried parent?
If you made the funeral arrangements or otherwise contracted for them, then yes. Otherwise, you are not responsible. However, if you stand to inherit from the estate, creditors can take assets from the estate before they are passed along to you.
How much do you pay a pianist for a funeral?
if you like his style of playing he should get paid between $150.00-$200.00 for the service. A musician is working long before he gets to his performance, what you hear and experience is the end result of his hard work!
As a funeral director in Japan, I have seen two types of casket material over the year. The traditional type is made from white poplar. Today they're all made in China of cloth covered particle board, or MDF. Readers of Japanese can learn more at our company website. http://www.all-nations.jp
What is the air force honor guard funeral speech?
On behalf of the President of the United States, the Department of the Air Force, and a grateful nation, we offer our Nation's Flag as a symbol of the faithful and honorable service of (persons rank and name or "your loved one"
How many people attended paine's funeral since he was kind of cranky about Christianity?
Well, this next one is Paine's greatest whopper, since no way he believes a word ... And he worked mightily to counter aspects of Christian theology that .... In other words, many of the "legal" arguments at the time were also "theological". ... to the US to live out his final days, only 6 people came to his funeral.
Is it legal to make my own funeral casket?
It depends on the laws of your state and county, as well as the regulations of the cemetery in which the casket will be buried (assuming you want to use the casket for burial, and not just for display at a wake or viewing). In most cases, making your own casket is perfectly legal. To find out if any local restrictions apply, try calling a funeral home in your area.
Do I go to a funeral of the father of an old ex boyfriend?
First off let me say I am sorry for your loss.
Yes, if you and he were in a relationship, you should be there.
If you had been seeing one another for a short while, do not expect to be in the front rows of mourners as this is usually reserved for family.
If you have been together for more than a year, his family no doubt know about you, and should accommodating.
If you were together for a long time, say living together or talking about marriage, then his family should be expecting you to be there.
Be respectful of their loss, and they should be respectful of yours. Try to make your own arrangements for accommodations and transportation. In all cases I recommend you take emotional support of your own with you.
Why people choose to be a funeral director?
Advantages of being a Funeral Director varies in many ways. First thing is to get over the fear of seeing a deceased human being. Its not something you can just up and say "Hey I want to be a Funeral Director". Salaries could be an advantage of becoming a Funeral Director, but you have to enjoy comforting those in need of finalizing arrangements. Advantages of being a Funeral Director varies in many ways. First thing is to get over the fear of seeing a deceased human being. Its not something you can just up and say "Hey I want to be a Funeral Director". Salaries could be an advantage of becoming a Funeral Director, but you have to enjoy comforting those in need of finalizing arrangements.
Should an ex-husband show up at ex-wife's mother's funeral?
Remember that the funeral is for the family. If you have a contentious relationship with your ex-spouse you should not attend since that may add to your ex-wife's grief and discomfort at a very sad and stressful time for her. However, if the ex-husband and ex-wife have an amicable relationship, there is no reason why he should not attend her mother's funeral.
The ex-husband may show his respect for her mother in other ways. A card, flowers or gift to a charity in her name would be tasteful.
Who had the largest funeral ever held in the US?
More than 1 million citizens lined the streets of Manhattan for the funeral procession of President Ulysses S. Grant. In a column that stretched for 7 miles, and took 5 hours to pass, 60,000 mourners marched from City Hall to Riverside Park.
Where and when is Christopher Hitchens' funeral?
According to his literary agent, Hitch's wish was to donate his body to medical research. There will be a memorial sometime next year.
Why is the after-party of a funeral called a 'wake'?
It is not a wake. the wake is at the funeral home where the body is viewed. what you are describing is an after-funeral Supper, possibly this practice ( which is not religious- not a mass or anything like that) might correlate to the Last Supper of Christ and the Apostles- or the related Lutheran term-Lord"s Supper- usually applied to Communion. Not a wake! Come alive!
What is the name of the gathering after a funeral?
A wake is held the night before the funeral. The gathering after the funeral is simply called a reception.
Do you send flowers to a Muslim funeral?
In Indian culture, flowers are considered to mostly symbolize happiness and celebration for which reason flowers would not be sent to a Sikh funeral. (Though flowers may be used to make a garland for the deceased's body and/or picture of the deceased, it would be better to send flowers for that purpose and to let the family take care of that).
Should an ex wife go to the funeral of her ex sister-in-law?
If you really don't want to, no one can force you. But no matter how your marriage ended, you once loved this man, it's okay for you to show that. You only have one chance to say goodbye, so make sure you're sure about not going. Don't worry about other people, do what you wanna do. But you shared a life with this man, it's okay for you to say goodbye to him.
Who should carry the casket in a funeral?
i think it should be the 6 strongest men in the family or of the friends some times little boys in the family help out too
What is the cost of a funeral?
The cost can vary, depending on how elaborate you want the coffin, flowers, etc., to be. But the average cost is around $5,000 - $7,000, meaning some can cost less, and others cost more. A lot also depends on what part of the country you live in and how elaborate you want to go. There are many aspects of a funeral most people are unaware of that need to be prepared for. Contact a "PreNeed" funeral specialist to determine how to best prepare and protect yourself and your family for unexpected deaths. Here is a perfect website that shares answers for that particular concern: www.WellPlannedFuneral.com
Are you supposed to send flowers to your own grandmother's funeral?
THis is up to you love, follow what your heart and maybe you need something that can remind you how good your mother is. I do am sorry if your mother pass away, but giving her flower is only a sign that you will miss her and you are sad that she is not here anymore.
What is the name of a party that is celebrated after a funeral?
I am sorry for your loss,
Basically its just where you and the family gather together and express what you have thought and how much you have had fun or love the one you've lost.
Feel better,
:)
Who should get the flag over a coffin at a military funeral?
The Flag is provided by the US Military during a military funeral.
All US Servicemen/women who were honorably discharged or Generally Discharged under Honorable Conditions from service are entitled to have Military honors at their burial. This service is provided by the US Military, and a detail can be provided by the nearest military installation if available. When one cannot be provided, an honor guard can be arranged with the Local chapter of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) chapter.
MORE SPECIFICALLY -- The funeral home typically obtains the flag from the Department of Veterans Affairs, but through the local U.S. Post Office. A flag request form must be presented. The family may also submit this form directly and request delivery.
Hopefully someone has not been to so many funerals that they know exactly what is appropriate and acceptable for each occasion. For those fortunate enough not to know precisely how to dress for a funeral, here are a few guidelines.
Wearing all black is traditional, but more recently people have suggested wearing a splash of white or a subtle color. The occasion is surely one of mourning, but in some cases it can be a slight celebration of the deceased’s end of suffering. If the death was sudden or unexpected, it is appropriate to dress fully in black.
No matter what the color of the outfit, it is important that it is tasteful and conservative. Ladies should not wear a dress that is sleeveless or backless. Also, the hem should not rise more than six inches above the knee and the shoes should be close-toed. Men wearing a button up shirt can get away with leaving the top button undone, but anything more than that would be disrespectful. In regards to men’s shoes, they should leave the tennis shoes or hiking boots at home and opt for polished dress shoes.
After the outfit has been selected, accessories must be taken into consideration. The first thing to consider is the weather. If it is going to be rainy, have an umbrella and a water resistant jacket. If it will be hot, wear short sleeves and maybe bring a small bottle of water to hide in a purse. Next, it is important to check the agenda of the funeral. If someone is attending the burial as well, they must wear accommodating shoes, especially women. Spiked heels may dig into the possibly soft ground, distracting her attention from her last chance to say goodbye.
If anything out of the ordinary is taking place at the funeral that would change the mode of dress, those organizing it will likely inform the guests. This may be a something such as team members all wearing a jersey with the deceased’s number on them, or even wearing the favorite color of the deceased. The most important idea to remember is that the guests are there to honor a loved one.
Can you wear white to a funeral?
Tangent equals Opposite over Adjacent. Enough Math, it does happen. as White is associated with Grace and purity- it has a spiritual component- White Dove, for example. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was given a White Funeral- the various overt coverings and drapings, etc were all in White, and she was laid out in a White Dress, naturally. There have been several cases of famous women- the former Empress Carlotta, for example and Queen Sophia of Sweden, who were buried in their wedding gowns, both in the senior citizen age bracket. So there are varieties at both ends of the scale black and white.
