Remember, these services are to console the family, not show off your talents. Make every effort to meet their needs. There are four basic types services involved in a funeral. The family of the deceased may ask for any of them, but very rarely all of them. These four types are: Viewing Funeral Service Committal Service Wake or family meal The Viewing usually happens at the funeral home, the day before the funeral itself. Although, when the funeral, or memorial service, is held at the funeral home, the viewing may be earlier on the same day as the funeral, so that family and friends can come for the viewing and stay for the funeral service. The viewing allows the friends and more distant relatives to offer condolences to the immediate family and to pay final respects to the deceased. The coffin may be opened or unopened depending on the desires of the family and the condition of the deceased. If the coffin is left closed, the flag will cover the coffin. If
Remember, these services are to console the family, not show off your talents. Make every effort to meet their needs. There are four basic types services involved in a funeral. The family of the deceased may ask for any of them, but very rarely all of them. These four types are: Viewing Funeral Service Committal Service Wake or family meal The Viewing usually happens at the funeral home, the day before the funeral itself. Although, when the funeral, or memorial service, is held at the funeral home, the viewing may be earlier on the same day as the funeral, so that family and friends can come for the viewing and stay for the funeral service. The viewing allows the friends and more distant relatives to offer condolences to the immediate family and to pay final respects to the deceased. The coffin may be opened or unopened depending on the desires of the family and the condition of the deceased. If the coffin is left closed, the flag will cover the coffin. If
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