When a friend or relative has a death in the family, you might wonder what to say to someone who lost a loved one. Even if you have experienced something similar, you cannot completely understand, so...
Funeral Etiquette
Peruse our guides that outline various funeral etiquette considerations; from what to wear, what to say, gifting, & even cultural & religious customs to follow.
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Funeral Gifts: 20 Great Gift Ideas For The Grieving
Funeral gifts after a loved one has passed are thoughtful alternatives to funeral flowers. Condolence gifts might include memorial jewelry, personalized keepsakes, charitable donations, gift cards, service, and many other
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...
Black Funerals: Traditions & Etiquette For African American Homegoings
Black funerals are often elaborate joyful sendoffs for the deceased as they enter their heavenly home. For those who are Christian, these homegoing celebrations are emotional events that incorporate...
Hispanic Funeral Traditions & Etiquette: Guide to Hispanic Funerals
Hispanic funerals include rich cultural traditions based on family, Catholicism, and love of life. The funeral service resembles other Roman Catholic services, but the event lasts 3 or 4 days and is...
Buddhist Funeral Etiquette: Basic Guide To A Buddhist Funeral
Buddhists believe in the cycle of life and the reincarnation of the soul. With many groups of Buddhist around the world, their funerals vary from traditional ceremonies to modern ceremonies that...
The Hindu faith is centered around reincarnation, so the physical body means nothing after death. After Hindu funeral rituals at home, the body is cremated often within 24 hours so the soul can be...
Islamic funerals are community events that include group prayers for the deceased whose soul has gone to the afterlife and encouragement for the living. The funerals and burial happened quickly after...
When attending a wake, viewing, or visitation at a funeral home or the family home, the rules of etiquette dictate what you should do, how you should dress, how long you stay, and what you say to the...