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What is the proper etiquette at a viewing from one family member to another? (Family Issues)

Hi, My Mother recently passed away. I have a close FAMILY member (niece) that DID come to the viewi…

Can I send a floral arrangement to the home of the bereaved before the funeral? (Flowers/Donations)

Hi I would like to know if it’s acceptable to send a flower arrangement to the home of the bereaved…

How do we ask people to pay for a funeral luncheon when the family has no money? (Financial Issues)

A co worker of mine lost a friend recently and the deceased family has no money for a repast lunche…

What is a “drive slow, death” sign used for? Just the home of the deceased? (Funeral Customs)

Is a drive slow death or funeral sign that is placed in front of a house placed in front of the hom…

Is it proper to wear a name tag to a viewing? (Attending Services)

Is it proper to wear a name tag to a viewing? Example a person belonging to a Fraternal organisitio…

What burial clothing is appropriate for stillborn babies? (Funerals & Children)

Do you get asked questions about burial clothing for stillborn babies? And if so what do you tell t…

Does a wake and a viewing mean the same thing? (Funeral Customs)

A neighbor of ours passed away recently. He is a member of the First Baptist Church in our neighbor…

How do we write an obituary for a parent who has multiple spouses to account for? (Obituaries/Eulogies)

My father will soon pass away and we are writing his obituary. He has a present wife of 44 years wi…

Is it okay to take my infant to a funeral? (Funerals & Children)

Is it ok to take my infant to a funeral?

Is it improper for cars in a funeral procession to pass the hearse once we get to the cemetery? (Attending Services)

Hello, My question is: Is it improper for cars in the procession to pass the hearse once we get to …

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