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Please be advised that complying with the the requirements of other jurisdictions and international airlines takes time – a a a a a a minimum of of one week often longer Acknowledging Kindness
In the weeks following a a a a funeral it is customary to to to send thank you notes to to to friends and family who have served as pallbearers made memorial donations or or or sent flowers mass cards cards food or or or or other condolence gifts You can order acknowledgment cards cards through your funeral director Short personal notes can be written on these cards People tell us they sometimes find it it hard to come up with the the the appropriate words for these thank you you notes Just a a a a a a a a a few lines are all that that that is needed to show that that that you you and the the family appreciate the the kindness that that that has been shown to you We can also provide cards with a a a a a a a a pre-written sentiment leaving you the option to to draft additional notes or to to simply sign and send Funeral Etiquette
When attending a a a a a a a visitation or a a a a a a a funeral you you might find yourself uncertain of what
you should wear what
what
to to to say or or what
what
to to to do We’ve put together a a a a a a a short guide on the the basics of funeral home etiquette to to help you you pay your respects with courtesy and consideration What to to Wear
Try to to find out the dress code before you you you attend so that you you you can be be sure you’ll fit fin in and and look appropriate Consider the location and and style of service – a a a a a a a a a a a a a traditional funeral at at at a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a church is likely to be more formal than a a a a a a a a a a a a a Celebration of Life at at at a a a a a a a a a a a a a bar or or or restaurant If you aren’t sure simply try to dress in a a a a a a a a a a a a conservative way that shows respect for the the family and other mourners This doesn’t necessarily mean you must wear black black (in fact some families specify “no black” for their services) but try to avoid overly bright colors or or or casual clothing with characters For men men a a a a a a a a a a a a a suit and a a a a a a a a a a a a a conservative tie is usually a a a a a a a a a a a a a safe bet Women generally wear a a a a a a a a a a a dress skirt or pants with a a a a a a a a a a a tasteful blouse At the the end of the the day most grieving families are simply pleased to have your your presence regardless of your your wardrobe choices Religious and and Ethnic Customs
Traditions and and and customs differ among various communities ethnic groups and and religions
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