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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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Why is it important to respect the funeral?
Because if someone is not alive anymore and you must show your respect. That's why it is very important to respect the funeral and the funeral services.
What is the sermon called at a catholic funeral mass?
Homily is the general synonym for a sermon. In the order of worship it follows the Epistle ( usually by Paul) and the Gospel- the sermon or homily concludes the first (act) of the Mass, the so-called Liturgy of the Word- the Liturgy of the Eucharist ( which builds up to the Communion) is the second act, so to speak. Usually a hymn is played right after the sermon, and then you have the offertory hymn and prayers of the Eucharistic rite.
Did Michael Jackson attend the funeral for Selena Perez?
I assume you mean the singer also known as Selena Quintanilla. ( lit, Selena the fifth) It happened in or around Corpus Christi, Texas. I don"t think Mr. Jackson was in the vicinity. They were totally different styles of music- it is not like, say an Opera singer singing at the funeral of another Soprano, as was the case with Lily Pons at one of the mortuary rites of Grace Moore.
What do you call people who go to funerals for food?
There can occasionally be more than one thing that motivates an individual to attend a funeral wake. Part of Western society's traditions have included providing nourishment for those attending the service. In the United Kingdom, people are often invited to gather at a venue where they may celebrate the memory of the deceased. Light snacks, tea, coffee, and in keeping with British traditions - pints of beer are on offer.
In North America, the tradition is slightly reversed, where people are invited to attend a wake, where the deceased is put on 'display' for viewing and a concurrent light repast.
There's never a base-line any longer on social etiquette when it comes to mourners. In fact, there is a known 'element' of people who follow the obituaries for the specific purpose of partaking of the food on offer. One might suppose that these individuals are being drawn out of a desperate need to eat. In those situations, despite how bizarre it may seem, it might be more gracious to be gracious unto them, and even possibly consider inviting them to wait outside until the visiting hours are over and you'd be honoured to share whatever is left.
But when removing the rose coloured glasses of civility, it may be that you're the unlucky beneficiary of an individual who clearly knows nothing about the deceased, your family, nor has any connectivity to the event whatsoever. And to compound matters they are demonstrating that they have no interest in the family or the deceased and are merely interested in 'grazing' at the free food trough.
In that case, you might consider a bit of 'social-psyching' the individual by going up to them and stating that you are quite embarrassed, but you have not received their RSVP card. When they tell you they either forgot it, or don't have it, then you politely, but firmly apologise, but point out that you've only ordered enough food for those who sent their RSVP's and with great sadness, you must ask them to leave.
Hopefully, they will leave. However, if they are balking in any way, inform the funeral director immediately that they have nothing to do with the funeral and they are there stealing food. The funeral director, if they have any chutzpah at all, should graciously take over the situation on your behalf, to permit you to focus on the purpose at hand. If you find the Funeral Director not to have chutzpah, then tell them you're disappointed, but you will not be paying for the food at all as you have no way of knowing how many of his friends he invited to come dine at your expense. That should be a sufficient motivator for the FD to take some action. And if that's not enough, immediately excuse yourself and phone the police! Let them know how distressing this is becoming and you're becoming frightened. No funeral company wants bad press and you can point out to the funeral director that they had their chance and now you'll just let the public form their own opinion when they see it on the evening news and read about it in the papers. Just stick to your guns, get it sorted, and do not upset yourself, but instead, keep it as a funny experience that your loved one would have laughed about as well.
There's an old adage which goes: It is much easier to get forgiveness than it is to get permission! And it may be just precisely that is what your interloper is doing! And with that in mind, the word 'interloper' is just about as good as any to describe such a tasteless and crass individual.
Does someone in court ordered rehab have the right to attend a funeral?
You or that person would have to ask the person in charge of the rehab or an attorney. They will probably allow them to attend the funeral if there are no extenuating circumstances.
What is the common factor between Muslim wedding and Muslim funeral?
Both Muslim wedding and Muslim funeral are attended by relatives, friends, and colleagues.
An arvel is an alternative term for an arval, a funeral feast or wake at which bread and ale was served, or the bread and ale served at such a wake.
Which tradition is the most unusual funeral tradition?
New Orleans has some unusual funeral traditions. They have marching jazz bands and wear colorful clothing.
Why do they toll eights bells at a funeral?
I understand in somewhat obsolete Nautical Bell timing- 8 bells is equal to 2400 hours- Midnight- the witching hour! makes sense.
How much do you pay a pastor for a funeral?
Most ministers don't have a set charge. I suggest you give what ever you feel led to give. On average I would say $100-150.00 is adequate. A minister usually spends 5-10 hrs on prep for the service. I am a minister and this is approx what people normally give.
Are there special funerals for dwarfs?
Glad you asked that? One would imagine that owing to the size angle, smaller than standard sized mortuary vessels are used. it stands to reason that Tiny Lavonda, who was l5 inches tall and weighed at most l9 or 20 Lbs was buried in a child"s casket. I have never seen a midget funeral, it would be interesting, particularily if it were an attractive female with normal, but scaled-down proportions.
Could you have a funeral service in your house?
Yes you could have a funeral service in your home in all but a few states and in a few cases of death. Embalming is not mandatory but in the case of a reported contagious disease, transfering the body from one state to another by public carrier or if burial or cremation is not going to be done in a certain number of hours.
There are many reasons to have a home funeral if you are legal to do so but it is also a trying time and there are organizations out there that can help so you can say your goodbyes how you want but without so much stress of how do I do this.
Should you address funeral flowers to the deceased or their family?
Some families include such information in the person's obituary. But if there is no address listed, a safe thing to do is address it to the entire family, using the deceased person's address. Contact the funeral director for advice.
Where can someone find funeral programs?
A variety of funeral programs can be obtained through most funeral homes or undertakers. However, software is also available for free to print funeral programs at home. Programs can also be purchased through Vistaprint online.
Do you send sympathy flowers to a Sikh?
Yes, you can surely send sympathy flowers to a Sikh. Most Sikhs hail from the Punjab, which is rich in natural resources and vegetation. In fact, many Sikhs have farms in the region that have a variety of flowers and plants. As a result, Sikhs accept flowers during times of hardship. This is a way for them to further bond with the almighty Guru Nanak.
Most likely that the funeral was either outside or at least open to the out of doors. Citronella candles repel mosquitoes, the guest at the funeral would have been made more comfortable by this. Citronella is also a strong smelling (but not unpleasant) herb, something else the guest would have been pleased for.
Eerie, almost as if stumbling upon a funeral for an unknown individual. Loud defining noise followed by dead silence for moments. followed by departure of the murder of crows
If you take off work for a funeral do you get paid?
That depends on your employer and the terms and condtions of your employment, most 'good' employers in the UK will allow you time to go to a funeral.
No ... if you have sick or vacation time, you might be able to use that time for making up any lost wages for the time to attend the funeral. If you are directly related to the deceased, then you might (depending on which employer) get 3 days off with pay, or if out of state, 5 days.
How do you Compare and contrast Antony's and Brutus' funeral speech?
Brutus's purpose was to control the crowd as was Anthony's. Brutus began his speech with a hostile crowd against him as a murderer of the popular Julius Caesar.
