Funerals

One sends a memorial or remembrance for a funeral, not a gift. If you choose not to send flowers, a contribution to a church or charity in memory of the deceased is appropriate. Some other things to do include buying a memorial brick or stone in a park or playground, or having a star named after the deceased person.

. I suggest that you contact the Division of funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services in Florida to get the specific requirements for licensing. You can find the application on their website.

Because other people think they're dead

It is your choice as to what you want to happen to you after you die, so you do have a choice to be buried or to do something else, like cremation.

Not being aware of where from you're asking this question, it's rather difficult to answer correctly. However, in many instances, arrangements can be made with a funeral director to bring the deceased 'home' for vigil or a wake. Sometimes this is done with only a closed coffin. In other instances, it may be possible to offer with an open casket/coffin day.

In some cultures, it is appropriate, although not done as often today, for the funeral director to bring the deceased 'home' the night before the scheduled funeral. The following day the cortège begins at the home, where the hearse departs from home, enroute to the cemetery, chapel, or church. Mourners may be either invited to arrive at the home to join the cortège, or travel direct to the church/chapel/graveside, etc., to greet the arriving hearse and family.

If your question is more detailed, such as your rights to remove the deceased from the funeral facility, transporting the body to another location, then the answers vary widely depending on the country and possibly, province, state, territory, county, or district in which you live. Besides general logistics and hygiene issues, which may be regulated by different governmental authorities, there is the very real practicalities of doing such a thing. God's mandate advances rapidly and as such, the heartfelt and sincere intentions you or the family have, may be replaced with repulse, horror, and distress, leaving a mental picture from which few of you would ever forget.

Under almost every circumstance, I cannot recommend, encourage, or endorse such an endeavour, no matter how sincere the intentions. But in general, many country's laws do not prohibit you from doing so. First, ask the local funeral director and see what, if any, advice they may be able to offer. If not pleased with their response, contact your local health authority and possibly, depending on where you are, a funeral director's governing organisation for that locale.

I believe the word you're thinking of is 'Repast' - the act of taking food or refreshment.

Cultural and Religious etiquette varies on this thought. In Western traditions, the only 'decorating' might be to distribute throughout the room/rooms some nice framed photos of the deceased. Alternatively, if the deceased has any particular documented moments for which they are known, e.g., newspaper articles, photos of events, etc., those would do nicely placed on tables or other places where they're not prone to being damaged through social accidents such as spilled tea, food, etc.

In Judaism, the term 'Sitting Shiva' is essentially having the repast just following the funeral. The word shiva is Hebrew for the number '7' and follows the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, in which Joseph mourns his father, Jacob, for a week.. As a Jew, it was a process Jesus was familiar with.

Accordingly, many Christians adopt numerous elements of this practice; the wake itself being an evolution of that custom.

You might consider having a pitcher of water and a bowl at the entrance to your home or facility, for people returning from the cemetery. Also provide a number of hand-towels. Believing that water is the source of all life (think of Baptism), when someone has come in contact with death, it is appropriate to pour water over your hands to re-focus on life. And from a practical sense, it allows for anyone who has either strewn earth into the grave, or shaken many dozens of sweaty hands, to cleanse themselves before touching food.

If you believe your mourners may not understand the customs you're presenting, it is always polite etiquette to place a small hand-typed card, explaining the verse and what the water and bowl are for. Or even considering having someone to assist by welcoming everyone and inviting them to participate.

Consider arranging a table that holds all the framed photos and any memories you feel people would enjoy, around a lit candle. This reminds us that everyone born brings light into the world. And in symbolism, it represents that just as one flame can create other flames without diminishing the original flame, so too can we touch many lives without ever being diminished ourselves.

If there are any mirrors in the room, consider covering them with cloth. The tradition suggests that mourners need not be concerned about their own appearance at a time such as this; priorities have changed, and personal vanity is not important at such a time.

In Judaism, family mourners sit on seats, boxes, cushions, anything, that's low to the ground, and even on the floor. This represents that they're brought closer to the earth in which they've just buried their loved one. It's symbolic that they're struck down with grief. Visitors outside of the family generally, but not always, sit on normal chairs and sofas.

The food served is often referred to as 'the meal of healing.' This is where the Western custom of people bringing food to a home after a death began. In tradition, it is the responsibility of the community and visitors to ensure that there is enough food for the mourning family and well-wishers.

It's quite a practical consideration Mourners in their grief are often forgetful, or reluctant to take care of their own personal needs. When food is offered by others, mourners are encouraged to eat, which reinforces the affirmation that life must go on. And it also serves as a nourishment of healing.

It is certainly appropriate either before or after the meal (most often after), to have a brief selective prayer for the deceased and the family. If people trickle in and begin enjoying the food, it can become awkward to interrupt for prayer. If everyone is gathered in and doesn't fully understand that they should wait before touching the food, it can not only be awkward, but can take an extremely long time because some people may have lingered grave side for a moment, or needed to tend to private matters between leaving the cemetery and arriving at the venue. So customs have shifted where the prayer is offered at the end of the gathering. It also helps mourners to understand that it's acceptable for them to now leave - something that can leave many feeling uncomfortable because they're not certain what the protocol is.

A final thought. Whilst it does vary by some social customs, it is highly inappropriate, if not revolting or distressing, to display photos of either the deceased in a coffin, or however they've been presented, nor images that mark how the deceased lost their life - such as photos of a car wreck, etc.

Allow the mourners to remember the deceased as they best remember them - not with an image of sorrow.

Not if she choose to pay for it, without prior agreement of the adult child who may have agreed to reimburse through insurance or savings. There would be an exception if the adult child had mental or other disabilities and was not able to make such arrangements, under those circumstances, the mother would claim against the deceased's estate, if there was any estate from her late child.

yes

You can really do either. Typically it is done in a funeral home but sometimes, especially when people are heavily involved in the church, a memorial might be held there.

What your uncle meant is that although you would naturally have been very upset, so were the other people at the funeral (including your uncle). And, of course, the funeral was for you brother so it was he that was being remembered.

You shouldn't take pictures at the actual ceremonial, but it is definitely alright to take pictures with family members after the burial at the gathering.

About 40,000 people attended Robert Wadlow's funeral service.

Ask a family member casually.

My friends dad just died and I wanted to attend the funeral though i was not yet invited. i texted him "hey (friends name) and i were planning on coming to the funeral, is that cool, or should we not come that's cool 2"

if they ask you not to come, you were not the only one not invited, it was probably supposed to be a more private event with just close family friends, do not be offended.

type of flowers should you send for Filipino funeral: calachuchi, white roses, orchids

If they want to have a funeral, then yes.

Under certain conditions, it is possible for a child of deceased person to sell his personal items in order to pay for the funeral expenses. However; you need to check for any will written by the deceased person, and you cannot sell property, or luxury items of use unless otherwise specified in the will.

so they could be back with god and jesus so they could be back with god and jesus

Sure, why not. The only objection would be if it was Good Friday, which has the churches tied- up with honoring the Death of Christ. as a general rule- any bans on funeral masses are more for traffic-control than any other reason. There are regularily scheduled masses on Sundays, and also on major religious holidays. There is not problem with Fridays unless it is a major religous holiday- such as Good Friday.

yes, it shows your appreciation

I suspect this is another trick question. Did not the pallbearer at Margaret Thatvcher's funeral actually Not wear white gloves? Is that what The Queen was remarking upon?

The answer is simple.

This is no 1 Dress uniform for Tom (Royal Navy) who is only 22 yr old & the wearing of gloves is not part of it.

You will also notice that the Guardsman was also not wearing gloves this is because the Guards under the rank Full Sergeant do not wear white gloves as part of their Ceremonial Dress.

I think the whole bearer party did a fantastic job on the day particular Tom, but I guess I would say that as a proud Uncle!!

I'm not an attorney but in my experience the answer is yes - that is one of the reasons people make sure there is money in their estate.

If you are speaking of "before dying" - it's known as Prearranged Funerals and these not only save thousands of dollars for the deceased family but also tons of grief is removed because it's already been handled. When hit with grief (sudden death) and no plans (estimates) made then families tend not to cut corners and are not CHEAP therefore; can nearly double the price of a funeral.