Luncheon, Etiquette, Private Services (Funeral Programs)



Luncheon.

In many traditions, there is a light dinner, or other gathering, following the burial service. It is held at the decedent's church, or another off-site location. funeral program

Often, for Irish descendants, a wake is quite extended and may include heavy drinking.

Etiquette.

Generally speaking, the number of people obliged to attend each of these three rituals decreases at each step.

Attending the visitation are distant relatives and acquaintances. Closer relatives, and local friends, of the decedent attend the funeral, or memorial service, and subsequent burial (if held immediately after the memorial service). If the burial is not the day of the funeral, only the decedent's closest relatives and friends attend. However, if the burial service immediately follows the funeral, all attendees of the memorial service are asked to attend.

Etiquette dictactes the bereaved, and other attendees at a funeral, wear semi-formal clothing. This is a suit and tie for men or a dress for women. It is in a darker color (usually, gray, dark blue or black). Years ago, women grieving a dead husband, or a close boyfriend, traditionally wore a black dress with veil. This concealed their face, which was usually tear-stained. This is not always true today. funeral program

Private services.

The family, of the deceased, may have only a very small service. It includes only the decedant's closest family members, and friends, attending. Here, a private funeral service is conducted. Reasons vary but often include:
  • the decedant was an infant, possibly, stillborn. Or, they were very aged, with few surviving family members, or friends;
  • the decedant was a crime victim, or convicted criminal serving a prison sentence;

    In this situation, the service is private. This avoids unwanted media coverage (especially with a crime victim); or avoids unwanted intrusion (especially if they were convicted of murder, or child molestation).

  • the family does feels unable to endure a traditional service (due to emotional shock); or,
  • the family simply wants a quiet, simple funeral with only the most important people of the decedent's life in attendance.
In some cases (particularly the latter), the family schedules a public memorial service, at a later time.

Memorial services.

Increasingly, traditional funerals are being replaced, by memorial services. These are often less formal, than a traditional funeral. They include eulogies, music, and fellowship. A member of the clergy often participates, in these services. Usually they open, and close, the procedings. They offer prayers and a brief message of comfort. funeral program


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