Funerals

I would imagine the main equipment required by a funeral director would be a hearse!

Nick wants Gatsby's funeral to be important. He wants valued people there, such as "Owl-eyes".

Because Red had built the hospital wing where Emily received care.

A funeral procession has the right-of-way unless the right-of-way is required by an emergency vehicle giving an audible signal.

March 30, 1980

In many cases yes. You are you forced to buy the coffin in order to the funeral home provide the other services. They make a very proffitable bussiness with this...

Undertaker, mortician, or funeral director.

A spiritualist funeral typically emphasizes the belief in the continuity of life after death and the connection between the living and the spiritual realm. The service often includes readings, prayers, and music that reflect the deceased's life and beliefs, as well as messages from mediums who may attempt to communicate with the spirit of the deceased. The focus is on celebrating the individual's life and fostering a sense of hope and comfort for the grieving. Rituals may vary widely based on individual and family preferences, but the overall tone is often uplifting and affirming of life beyond physical existence.

Although aged 75, I have been spared the need to attend many funerals,
both because my family and community have been blessed with long life
in good health, and because I am a Cohen.

At the few Jewish funerals where I have been present, I have never heard any
singing at all, except for the chanting of the Kaddish.

With regard to the particular song that you mention, that one would be quite
inappropriate. Its origin and lyrics are steeped in the Christian tradition.

Bronze caskets may be somewhat more expensive than copper caskets, but the price difference matters only in the lower price bracket of caskets made of semi precious metals; in the higher price brackets it seems to become irrelevant.

The Funeral of the Anarchist Galli was created in 1911.

There is no definitive answer to this question as many factors determine the full cost of a funeral including the coffin, wake and flowers or donations. The ceremonial aspect of the service also differs greatly depending on the clergy who perform it as well as the length of service.

There are many types of events where candlelight services are held. Some may be disasters such as for tornado or hurricane victims. Others may be for a victim of a tragic event.

It is the son's responsibility to prepare for his funeral expenses, once he is no longer a child and dependent on his parents, married or not. That is an adult's responsibility. If he died unprepared, he is simply leaving a burden for others.

Each country has different laws and policies regarding pauper deaths. And in some countries, the policies change by province, state, or county.

If an individual dies in the states and their nursing home care was paid for by a combination of social security and social services, then, provided no family members attempt to manage, control, schedule, book, or otherwise plan, the deceased's death would be taken over by the county, where they would arrange a pauper's funeral, paid for through a final Social Security payment, plus any additional benefits which may be available through benevolent funds, etc. There may also be military benefits available, or even pension benefits, depending on the deceased's history.

However, if there are family members wishing to honour the deceased's life, then there may be the opportunity for a collective contribution from the family towards an absolute minimal funeral. Cremation, rather than a burial, collecting the cremated remains in the receptacle provided by the crematory, rather than purchasing an urn, direct Nursing Home to Crematory, with no use of chapel, funeral director costs, or other facilities, will all serve to provide the most basic of requirements. Then, after collecting the cremated remains, hold a private family service of 'strewing' where the cremated remains are scattered in a forest, or a field, or even used for the planting of a rose bush or similar in memory of the deceased.

Laws regarding the handling of bodies vary widely by region. The nursing home may be able to offer some advice. But on the very same hand, it is not unheard of for a nursing home to have a 'hefty and vibrant' relationship with certain funeral directors, whereby they receive commissions or honorariums for each 'referral' they make.

a simple thank you will suffice.

In many Asian cultures, family members would wear white headbands as to indicate their relation with the deceased person. Similarly, other cultures substitute a white squared cloth pinned to their shirt, which is more subtle.

Fooled me again, honest eyes by lady gaga. Beautiful song. Not much to do with death...but its a nice song by lady gaga thats not pop. She plays the piano

Most flags used in military funeral were flown over the Capitol in Washington DC for just a moment before being packaged for military funerals.

Whilst certainly not an official hymn, the tune Danny Boy, which is sung to the tune of Londonderry Air, is sometimes thought of being liturgical in composition. As early as the late 1920's the tune was found to be considered as an unofficial anthem, extolling the love of Ireland and the nucleus of the family. It is a song offered as a parent singing to a son. This was particularly considered during the great Irish diaspora (migration) to all points around the world for either war or migration. It's interesting to note that the song was written by an Englishman, Frederick Weatherly, in 1910. Even he considered his song a fitting tribute for a funeral.

usually the main person not including the dead body