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What To Wear To A Funeral Or Memorial Service
Traditionally, in many cultures, black is the color of mourning, and those attending a funeral were expected to wear black...
When Is the Right Time To Offer Condolences?
When someone you know—a friend, extended family member, colleague, or acquaintance—has experienced the death of someone close to...
7 Helpful Funeral Etiquette Tips For The Bereaved
Though you can never fully prepare yourself for the emotionality of a funeral, there are some things you can be aware of to make...
Graveside Service Etiquette
Whether a graveside service follows a funeral service or is a stand-alone event, this should be attended with the same attitude...
Post-Funeral Reception Etiquette
Post-funeral receptions offer guests and family members a chance to spend time together and remember the person who died in a...
All You Need To Know About Memorial Services
A memorial service is a ceremony for memorializing someone who has died that takes place after the body has been buried or...
An Overview Of Events Surrounding A Funeral
In many traditions, religions, and cultures it is customary to have events both before and after the funeral or memorial service...
Requesting Donations In The Name Of The Person Who Died
If the person who died was involved in any charity or nonprofit work, or if there were any causes that he or she strongly...
Should Children Attend A Funeral Or Memorial Service?
It is entirely appropriate to have children present at a funeral or memorial service, and can often be a good way for a child to...
A Guide To Shiva Etiquette
In Judaism, a religious event called shiva is held after the funeral. While shiva is primarily a religious event it is also...
Important Etiquette Tips For Wakes, Viewings, and Visitation
Wakes, viewings, and visitations are all ways of spending time with the body of the person who died and the family of the person...
How To Introduce Yourself At A Funeral Or Memorial Service
Depending on your relationship to the person who died or the family of the person who died, you many not know many people at the...
Helping A Grieving Person Make Funeral Arrangements
While the grieving family will likely be making the bulk of the funeral or memorial service arrangements, there are some...
How To Send The Right Condolence Gift
When someone has experienced a loss, it is common to want to reach out and offer your help. If you do not live near the bereaved...
How You Can Help During A Funeral Or Memorial Service
The best way you can help during the funeral is to attend the funeral, participate when appropriate, and let the bereaved person...
How To Make Donations In The Name Of A Person Who Died
Sometimes after a death, the family will ask that donations be made to a charity or foundation in the name of the person who died...
How To Know If You Should Attend A Funeral
Historically, formal invitations are not sent out for funerals or memorial services, which can make it hard to know if you should...
How To Manage Complex Relationships At A Funeral
If you had a complex relationship with the person who died or with surviving family members, knowing whether or not you should...
A Quick Overview Of Proper Funeral Etiquette
Funerals are emotionally complex, and knowing how to act can present a challenge, or at least be confusing. Issues such as what...
When To Arrive To A Funeral Or Memorial Service
As a rule, you should arrive to a funeral or memorial service on time and stay for the entire service.
How To Sign The Guestbook At A Funeral Or Memorial Service
Many people set out guestbooks at funerals and memorial services to have a record of who attended the service.
Where To Sit At A Funeral Or Memorial Service
The question of where to sit at a funeral or memorial service can feel overwhelming when walking into a chapel or event space,...
What To Expect When Attending A Religious Funeral
If the funeral will be held at a religious place of worship or will follow religious traditions, you may want to learn a little...
What To Expect When Attending An Open-Casket Funeral
Many funerals feature an open casket, where part or all of the body of the person who died will be on view.
Should You Bring Children To A Funeral Or Memorial Service?
It is entirely appropriate to have children present at a funeral or memorial service, and can often be a good way for a child to...
How To Interact With A Grieving Family At A Funeral
Knowing how to interact with someone who has just experienced a loss can be challenging, especially at the funeral or memorial...
A Quick Overview Of Funerals
A funeral is a ceremony for memorializing someone who has died.
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