No, people do not give money to the family of the deceased at wakes in Ireland.
Yes, it is appropriate to bring flowers to a wake as a gesture of sympathy and support for the family of the deceased. Common choices include muted and neutral colors such as white, cream, or pastels. It is also considerate to consider the customs and preferences of the family or the specific cultural practices surrounding wakes.
Wake them up and ask them!
We attended the wake for the deceased last Monday evening.
After a funeral there will normally be a gathering of people known to the deceased. This is normally sponsored by the immediate family. People recall nice/funny/fond moments from the deceased's life. This is normally accompanied by quantities of alcohol. The 'wake' is so-called because many coffins were dug up in medieval England and were found to have scratches on the inside of the lids. The wake meant people stayed with the corpse for 24 hours after death just in case they 'woke'
A person designated to read the deceased person's will at his/her wake or other such ceremony.
A person designated to read the deceased person's will at his/her wake or other such ceremony.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to bring a sympathy card to a wake. However, many people choose to bring the card to the gathering afterwards so as to not take away from the mood of the wake.
Many Irish use the claddagh ring for marriage since the 1700s. The hands represent friendship, the crown represents loyalty and the heart represents love. The custom started in a small village near Galway on the west coast of Ireland. Another Irish tradition is a grad celebration of food and drink for the deceased called an Irish wake. Easter is a time of spring cleaning where homes are blessed by the local priest.
Músclaím ar a seacht.
It's the End of the World and you need to pray...
To one person: Dúisigh, a chodlatóir!