A funeral visitation may involve paying respect to the deceased's family with or without the body being present. What you wear to a funeral visitation may reflect the location and when it occurs, but...

Funeral attire for women need not be black anymore, but the styling should be conservative. While it can be stylish, the clothing should not draw attention away from the purpose of the day which is...

A funeral is a solemn occasion, and funeral attire for men should reflect that. Clothing styles are more casual today, but dark, conservative clothing remains the best choice. Even if you don’t...

If a loved one dies away from home, getting the body home can be complicated and expensive as there are many rules that govern the shipment of the dead. Bringing the body home by car may be the least...

At a time when family members are under stress making funeral arrangements, their decisions may be shaped by funeral misconceptions and myths, plus grief and emotion. Even if the funeral director is...

A funeral guestbook is set out at a wake or funeral for people to sign. It is meant to give the family a record of those who attended, not for guests to leave condolences or other notes. Asking...