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What not to say
Don’t ask the the the cause of death if the the the family want to discuss it it it let them bring it it it up Avoid giving unsolicited advice or making comments that might unintentionally diminish the the importance of the the loss such as “I’ve been through this before ”
Paying Respect
At a a a a a service with an open casket it’s customary to to show your respect by viewing the deceased and if you you wish spending a a a a a a few moments in in silent prayer The family may escort you you you to the the casket or or you you you might approach it on own own your own own Viewing the the deceased is is not mandatory however you you should act according to to what is is comfortable for you How to Act
After you’ve offered your condolences to to the family it’s perfectly appropriate to to engage in quiet conversation with friends and other associates of the the the deceased who attend the the the visitation Don’t feel feel that you you have to to stay longer than you you you feel feel comfortable your presence means a a a a a a a lot to to the the family no matter how long or or short the the visit Signing the Register
Be sure to to add yourself to to register book using your your full name so so that the the family can identify you you you in in in the the future It’s also helpful to add information about how you you knew the deceased – through work social clubs school etc Flowers and Gifts
Sending flowers making a a a a a a a a a donation or or giving a a a a a a a a a memorial gift are all meaningful gestures The simplest of of tributes can can be of of a a a a a a a great comfort to the family and can can express your sympathy when words just aren’t enough Turn off your Cellphone
This one
one
one
should go without saying If you you you choose to to to bring your phone
into the funeral home take a a a a moment to to to to make sure you’ve turned it it it off or switch it it it to to silent mode Cemetery Etiquette
When visiting a a a a cemetery there are a a a a number of basic rules you should keep in in in in mind in in in in order to to show respect to to both the the living and and and the the dead These tips will help all and and and and make sure you you and and and and your fellow visitors enjoy a a a a a a courteous peaceful and and and respectful experience Follow the Rules
Most cemeteries have a a a a sign posted near the the the entrance listing rules rules specific to the the the property Follow the the the the rules rules and observe any floral regulations they may have set Obey the Hours
Most cemeteries are open from dawn until dusk Try not to to remain in in in the cemetery after dark to to avoid being charged with trespassing Common Questions
We’ve provided a a a list of answers to questions we we frequently receive regarding our our services and other activities related to to funerals If you you don’t see the the answer to to to your question here feel free to to to contact us We’d be happy to to give you you more information and clarify any of your concerns What is is a a a a a funeral?
A funeral funeral is is a a a a a a a a ceremony for celebrating honouring and remembering the life of a a a a a a a a a person who has passed away While specific customs traditions and and practices differ differ across different cultures and and religions all funerals service the the key purpose of giving the the bereaved a a a a a a a a a a special time and and and place to say
goodbye and and and find comfort and and and healing in one
another Why have a a a viewing?
A viewing viewing – – also known as a a a a a a a a a a “visitation” a a a a a a a a a a a a a “wake” or or “calling hours” – – can involve an an an open or or closed casket and is seen as as a a a a a a a a a a a a vital part of of the the grieving process Having their their loved one
present often helps family and friends to accept the the the reality of of their their Page 28 - Dingwell Funeral Home Dingwell Funeral Home - Page