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End-Of-Life Planning: Funeral Etiquette

Funeral Etiquette

The customary code of appropriate funeral behavior; adhering to these suggestions is respectful during a difficult and emotional time and includes what to wear to a funeral, what to expect when attending a religious funeral, and what to say (and what not to say) to those who are grieving.

Guide: Purchasing Funeral Flowers
Flowers are often purchased both by the family for the funeral service and for the family as a token of condolences.
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Religious Perspectives On Viewings, Wakes, Or Visitations
A common practice in many cultures is to spend time with the body before the funeral or disposition.
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Lutheran Funeral Traditions
Lutherans commonly believe that after death a person either spends everlasting life with God in Heaven or without God in Hell.
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Religious Perspectives on Embalming
While embalming is a fairly common practice in the United States, some religions and cultures have strict prohibitions against embalming.
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13 Religious Perspectives On Mourning And Memorial Events
Different religions have various approaches to mourning and memorial events.
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Jewish Funeral Traditions
Jews commonly believe holiness can be attained through following the laws and commandments laid out in the Torah (the Old Testament).
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