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four words. The funeral director will simply saying something like “I am sorry
assist you in creating the correct format for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are
and editing in order to minimize charges. with you and your family” is enough. If
you can’t be at a funeral service in person,
Writing an obituary is a difficult and sending a card or leaving a message on
emotional task. First, you will need to a memorial website is a perfect way to
gather information from family and friends express your sympathy.
of the deceased about their childhood,
education, career and hobbies and Dress appropriately - gone are the days
interests. Also, speak to the funeral home of dressing up in all black for a funeral,
to receive any important information on but jeans and a t-shirt isn’t exactly
the date, time and location of any funeral acceptable either. You should still dress
service, or other funeral related events. to impress and avoid any bright or flashy
colors. Wearing what you would wear for
Funeral Etiquette a wedding or a job interview would be
the most appropriate.
Like everything in society, funeral
etiquette and what is expected of you has Sign the register book - the family will
evolved over time. As always, common keep the register book as a memento for
sense and good discretion is the best years. Be sure to include your full name
guide to proper funeral etiquette. Here and relationship to the deceased.
are a few do’s and don’ts of funeral
etiquette. Give a gift - you don’t need to go
overboard with your gift, after all it is
Do: the thought that counts. Suitable gifts
Express your condolences - it’s not easy include; flowers, a donation to the charity
to come up with the words to offer of the family’s choice, or you can make a
sympathy to someone who has just lost a commitment of service to the family at
loved one. You don’t need to be a poet, a later date. A commitment of service
can be something as simple as cooking
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