Catholic Funeral Etiquette: Basic Guide To A Catholic Funeral
Catholic funeral etiquette is based on the traditional Catholic Rite of Committal. Funeral services may include a wake or vigil the night before, a Requiem Mass, and burial even after cremation. The...
Christian Burial Customs: What To Expect At A Christian Funeral
Christians who belong to a variety of denominations believe in an afterlife in heaven with God. While beliefs and interpretations of the Bible vary between churches, the rituals surrounding death and...
A wake is an informal gathering held before a formal funeral or burial. Often held in a home, funeral home, or church gathering room, a wake offers family and friends time to remember the deceased....
Pallbearers are individuals chosen to carry the casket at a funeral. They may transport the casket several times in the burial process and are the ones who place it on the lift that lowers it into...
Buying A Burial Plot: Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing Your Plot
Buying a burial plot guarantees a place in a municipal, corporate-owned, or religious cemetery where the deceased's remains can be buried. It is not ownership of the land. The plot can be for a...
Knowing how to console the grieving person who loses a loved one requires listening, offering to help out, and expressing heartfelt condolences. It is hard to find the right words, but sending...
