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5 Things You Can Do If You Can’t Attend A Funeral
Be it distance, cost, or timing, there a lot of perfectly valid reasons you might not be able to attend a funeral.
Widow Fined For Toasting Late Husband On His Grave
Drinking and cemeteries don't mix. At least not in France, according to this story on The Huffington Post.
Inappropriate Selfies Need To Be Stopped
Funerals? Disaster areas? Concentration camps? Enough already!
A Dignified Funeral In The Face Of Adversity
No one can guarantee a peaceful death, but an undisturbed funeral should be a given. Here are a few things to keep in mind 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...
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...
Memorial Service Etiquette
Memorial services are emotional events, and it can be hard to know how to act, especially if you are grieving.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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