Attending the Funeral

The many differences within and between faiths on how funerals and memorials are conducted need to be acknowledged and respected. If you are not familiar with the type of service being conducted or different ways of expressing grief, you may want to inquire beforehand what to expect. If you can, contact the person who is conducting the ceremony and ask what to expect. They are probably used to giving an explanation of the ceremony for others who are not familiar with that faith or its rituals.

Types of Services
Common Traditions
What to Say at a Funeral
Funeral Etiquette

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