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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.
1,593 Questions
Are flowers sent for a funeral in Japan?
I don:t know about Japan but do know some cultures do not use them. the French, for some odd reason do not use Wreaths or Bells- On Christmas Cards, as they consider these mournful symbols - two swinging bells at angle are , however used for New Year"s day- with the caption equivalent of ( Best wishes). There are some cultures which do not use flowers for funerary purposes.
Did Ethel Kennedy attend Jackie Kennedy Onassis' funeral?
Yes she did. Despite having their differences as sister-in-laws, they were very close. Ethel Kennedy reportedly collapsed when she heard the news of Jackie Kennedy's death. She attended both services for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the first in New York City, and the second at Arlington National Cemetery. She was seen placing flowers upon Onassis' coffin.
What is the proper attire for South African funeral?
it is kind of like any other funerals just different traditions
Is it a law that you pull over when a funeral procession goes by?
Yes. Also, you can't drive through it, as from a cross street. They can also blow any traffic signs and lights, so it's safer just to pull over and try another route. Most jurisdictions have police travel units with a funeral, so it's almost a sure thing you'll be pinched.
How much money does an embalmer make yearly?
300 hundred every day: This was the previous answer.
I am an embalmer, in fact I am the lead embalmer of a facility that employs 7 licensed funeral directors, and I am paid an annual salary of only 30,000 a year. After my city, local, and all other taxes are taken out I earn only about 17,000 a year. By all means, if the place paying 300 a day is hiring, do let me know.
How many people attended tupac shakurs funeral?
There wasn't a funeral, instead 'Pac was cremated and Tha Outlawz smoked 'Pac's ashes with weed.
It's called Sati. Sati has been abolished in India. It is a punishable offence to force someone into it or just witness it without trying to prevent it.
When did Luciano Pavarotti's funeral take place?
== == Luciano Pavarotti died from a year-long battle with cancer at age 71.
Born October 12, 1935. Died September 6, 2007, age 71.
It would be obscenely rude to not have a funeral for someone who has lived a good, productive life who was loved by many and is missed by all who knew that person. Funerals honor the life of the deceased, as the wake is just for that purpose, and for the grieving of the life lost. Funerals are reverent as everyone is supposed to wear their best clothes, or what they would wear for church, if not better. Cremations, though preferable to some, are comletely different than funerals, as cremations burn the body into ashes and have the ashes placed into an urn (vase) for safe keeping. Funerals preserve the body, though cremations are considerably cheaper (urns are cheaper than coffins). Funerals preserve the body because it is believed by many that that same body is to be resurrected when Christ comes back.
How are dead people buried in frozen ground?
Special machinery is employed to dig through the frozen earth.
What should you wear to a military funeral if you are separated?
You may wear your uniform if you are a retiree. If you belong to the VFW or AmVets, etc, you may wear your post jackets and caps. Others, any dark suit will be fine.
She died on the island of Majorca from infection after refusing treatment for a dog bite.
Why is the American flag folded into a triangle at military funerals?
It is an honor reserved for US servicemen who honorably served their flag and their Nation.
What do people wear to Polish funerals?
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Answer from a CatholicPeople wear the same thing to funerals no matter what nationality.What were funerals like in the 1200's?
Look up any book about Elizabethan England and you will read of the elaborate send-offs given the Royalty. One odd difference with today"s mortuary practices was the unless ( In Season) flowers were not used - even in the case of Elizabeth I. The Queen died in March of l603, evidentally floristry was not as advanced.
Is it proper to wear a Law Enforcement or Military Dress Uniform to a civilian's funeral?
Yes, you can - as long as you are not part of an official military burial detail or honor guard.
However - in respect to the military service of the deceased, it would be honorable to wear your uniform.
What is the average cost of a funeral in 2007?
The cost of an average funeral is $7,000 - $10,000.
This average cost includes:
- Funeral director's services
- Casket
- Embalming
- Use of the funeral home
- Grave site
- Digging the grave
- Grave liner or burial container
- Casket
Why the Chinese wear white during funerals and burials?
I think its because white is meant to be a cleansing colour and is considered to be a respectable thing to where like we do like at a wedding. But i believe they where red as the wedding dress not white as we do. I'm not 100% sure.
What did Mahalia Jackson sing at Martin Luther king Jr's funeral?
She sang How I Got Over The video on YouTube, from the actual March on Washington, really harsh; i.e, poor quality, probably do to it's age. They just didn't have the recording capability back then. You can do a search for the lyrics to the song. I found them on LyricsKeeper.com. I will not give them here because I am uncertain of the copyright status...
What was the date of Gandhi's funeral?
Gandhi died on 30th January 1948. This day is marked as the Martyr's Day in India.
