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Remember most newspapers charge charge for death notices and they are charged by the the line line Each line line contains approximately four words The funeral director will assist you in in in in in creating the correct format and editing in in in in in order to minimize charges Writing an an obituary is a a a a a a difficult and emotional task First you will need to gather information from family and friends of the the the deceased about their childhood education career and and hobbies and and interests Also speak to to the funeral home to to receive any any important information on on on the the date time and location of any any funeral funeral service or other funeral funeral related events Funeral Etiquette
Like everything in in society funeral etiquette and what is expected of you has evolved over time As always common sense and good discretion is is the best guide to proper funeral funeral etiquette Here are a a a a a few do’s and don’ts of funeral funeral etiquette Do:
Express your condolences - it’s not easy to to to come up with the words to to to offer sympathy to to to to someone who has just lost a a a a loved one one You don’t need to to be a a a a a a poet simply saying something like “I am sorry for your your loss my thoughts and and prayers are with you you you you and and your your family” is enough If you you you can’t be at a a a a a a a a a a a funeral service in in in person sending a a a a a a a a a a a a a card or or leaving a a a a a a a a a a a a a message on on a a a a a a a a a a memorial website is a a a a a a a a a a perfect way to express your sympathy Dress appropriately - gone are the days of dressing up in in all black for a a a a a a a a a a a a funeral but jeans and a a a a a a a a a a t-shirt isn’t exactly acceptable either You should still dress to impress and avoid any bright or or or flashy colors Wearing what you would would wear for a a a a a a a wedding or or or a a a a a a a job interview would would be the most appropriate Sign the the the register register book book - the the the family will keep the the the register register book book as a a a a a memento for years Be sure to to to include your full name and relationship to to the deceased Give a a a a gift gift - you you don’t need to go overboard with your gift gift after all it it is Page 24 - - ALOIA - - FUNERAL HOME ALOIA - - FUNERAL HOME - - Page