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Funeral Etiquette

DON’T do the following: ptable, and in some cases exact-

Bring your cell phone - Your phone ly what the deceased would have
ringing will be highly inappropriate wanted.
and will cause a disturbance, so turn
any ringers or notifications off. Even Overindulge - If food or drink is
better, leave your phone at home or served, do not over do it. Have a
in your car, a funeral is not the time bite to eat before you go to the ser-
to be texting or checking your mes- vice, you do not want to be that guy
sages. parked at the snack table. If alcohol
is served, limit yourself to one or
Allow your children to be a dis- two, do not become inebriated and
traction – From a very young age risk doing something inappropriate.
children are aware of death, and
if the funeral is for someone that
was close to them (grandparent,
aunt, uncle) they should be given
the option to attend. However if it is
not appropriate for your child to be
there, and if you feel they will cause
a commotion, leave them with a
babysitter.

Be afraid to remember the good
times - Funerals are obviously a
time of grieving and mourning, but
remembering the good times helps
with the healing process. Sharing a
funny and appropriate story is acce-

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