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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 did Liz Hurley wear to the 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' premiere?
She wore a black safety-pin dressed designed by Versace
Why can't people dig caskets out of the ground?
Its disgusting. That is also a resting place for them. And its where the body will stay... then rot
Oh, now that would be just keen, wouldn't it? "Hey, let's go dig up some caskets this weekend!" Is your question truly serious?
Should father of children send flowers to funeral if parents are divorced?
If the funeral is that of the children's other parent or a grandparent, it would be the right thing to do.
What is the Mormon doctrine of burying their dead?
Beyond showing respect for the body, there is no set doctrine about burial of the dead. By tradition most members of the faith are buried but there is no actual requirement to do so. Members who have made temple covenants (basically covenanting in an LDS Temple to obey the commandments and otherwise live according to the Gospel) are usually buried in white clothing and their graves dedicated by a member of the Church holding the Melchizedek (senior) priesthood as a final resting place of their body until the resurrection.
Why are Hindu's unable to attend funerals after the invitations for a wedding have been written?
Weddings represent celebration of life, of the joy of living, of eternal hope, of ushering in new life; while funerals imply death and dying, negation or passing away of life. Clearly, after wedding invitations have been prepared, attending a funeral creates a mood of depression and despair, which could dampen the enthusiasm of proceeding with wedding protocols. In fact, if the funeral is that of a very close relative of the family, then, as a mark of respect to the departed soul, weddings often get postponed to a later date.
How should an ex wife be listed in an obituary?
If they maintained a good relationship after the divorce or had any children together she should be included.
ah, yes the after-shock of the Last Supper. The funeral supper at a big restaurant. Almost certainly this custom derives from the Biblical Last Supper- and it wasn"t held at Booth Memorial- which is not a restaurant but a series of Hospitals run by the Salvation Army. It was a good joke- the Last Supper was held at Booth Memorial . Restaurants do have booths, right.
Why are doves used at funerals?
Because, it means peace to who ever passed and it sends messages to the people that died
How do you say no to a funeral invitation without causing offense?
It depends on the circumstances. Good manners is all about being unselfish and considerate to others. That is particularly important when they are grieving.
If you cannot attend then you could send a letter of condolence, saying that you are very sorry for their loss, say something nice about the deceased, and offer the bereaved your best wishes.
As part of that include a line such as, "I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend Joe's funeral, but I will be thinking of you all on the day."
There is no need to explain why you cannot attend. You may unintentionally cause offence if your reason for not attending does not seem important to the bereaved. The most important thing is to show that you are thinking of them.
You could also either send flowers or a donation to the charity chosen by the family.
A good question to ask an undertaker or funeral manager before you give them your business include: What are the basic costs involved? How long have you been in business and what membership and licenses do you have?
What do people and funeral homes do when there are mass deaths in one area?
Of necesiity, funeral homes cooperate, as do fire brigades, police agencies. a familiar, but tragic example is the Sandy Hook or Newtown shooting massacre.
The estate will be responsible for the burial costs, but the person making the arrangements may be held liable.
What song was played at Emmerdale's Gennies funeral?
The song played under the dialogue before the service starts is One and Only by Adele. The other song played as the coffin arrives is Singing You Through by All Angels. They're both available on YouTube and lyrics sites.
How many people attended Farrah Fawcett's funeral?
About 1,200 people attended Farrah Fawcett's funeral.
Is it still called a funeral if the person is cremated?
Nice question! Cremation means decomposed a dead body by some basic chemical compound. After cremation that process is called a funeral. Some month ago, my grandfather had died and for his funeral, I have taken serviced from Carl Barnekow Funeral Service Licensee.
Why is it so difficult to find a job .. any job .. with a funeral home?
The funeral industry, as a rule, has a history of low turnover. Whilst salaries are often quite low, the close camaraderie among the teams of workers makes up for the financial shortages.
Gaining a position in the industry requires the potential employee to present themselves as extremely adaptive, adept at mortuary sciences, as well as being highly tuned in people skills, and finally, the quality of their personal presentation.
A prospective employer would immediately 'sum you up' by looking at your shoes - are they freshly shined with no scuff marks? Are your fingernails and hands immaculate, with no nasties beneath your nails? Are you someone who chews your nails? (not a nice image when pointing out paragraphs in a contract). Are you clean-shaven, is your hair neatly trimmed and clean? DO you reek of smoke? Are your teeth clean, shiny, and intact? Do you present yourself as a lady or gentleman who is clearly adaptive in dealing with a wide, diverse clientèle? Is your use of your national language perfect? Or are you one of those people who repeatedly says 'you know, you know, etc., or asks where is the funeral going to be 'at'? All of these things can be an extreme turn-off to a prospective employer, regardless of what industry you're in.
Have you demonstrated verbally your sense of comfort in dealing with the more demanding aspects of such an industry - the dealing with cadavers which may have been found many weeks after they died? Or collecting someone who died as a result of fire, or someone who was a victim of drowning? Are you prepared to use a trocar to aspirate the body fluids from the cadaver? Are you prepared to use invasive movements to reach inside a body cavity, removing a pacemaker, or suturing a post mortem cadaver? Are you comfortable in cleaning up the explosive faeces which often happens with certain cadavers, all whilst treating the deceased with dignity, honour, and respect? Are you capable of properly dressing a body, to make them presentable in their coffin for a family's viewing? Are you capable of taking the sometimes necessary steps to embalm an infant with an aerosol procedure, never forgetting that it's a child loved by a family who are in mourning?
Are you 'happy' to clean, polish, and buff, every single day of your life, the vehicles used by the funeral director - including the vans, the hearses, and the limos? Do you have a full, clean, driving license, with no points on it. Have you any convictions for crimes of any sort? Have you any problems with Eczema or atopic dermatitis that a family could notice when dealing with you?
Have you any religious values which may prevent you from serving a cross-cultural, diverse number of religions with dignity and respect. Do you know the difference between a Hindu funeral, a Muslim funeral, a Catholic funeral, and a funeral for a Jehovah Witness?
Any of the above questions or scenarios will have been questions which ran through the mind of your prospective employer. The first three minutes of meeting someone are often what decide whether you're to be hired or not. Is your handshake firm, polite and you have eye contact? There's so much to consider.
If you believe you may be lacking in any of these skill sets, consider seeking assistance through an employment recruiter or your local state employment office, where short courses are offered on job interviews.
And finally, be prepared to answer why, specifically, you feel you're best suited for a career in the funeral industry!
The cost of a funeral will depend on what type of service you want, i.e. cremation or standard casket funeral. Cremation of course is less expensive due to not have to pay the price of a Casket which can run upward of $5000 or more. Total cost of Standard Casket Fueneral $8000 or more.
What song did abby play when they were walking away at jenny's funeral?
None... Abbey played a happy song at KATE's funeral
