Traditional Funeral Services
A funeral service, whether traditional or more modern, has at least two important purposes: One is to acknowledge the death and lifetime achievements of an individual, and the second is to bring grieving family members and friends together in support of one another during a very difficult time.
The Basics of a Traditional Funeral
There is a certain beauty and balance to a traditional funeral. Even if you've never been to one, you've likely seen examples on television or in movies. In real life, however, they provide a familiar framework for acknowledging the loss of a loved one.
Traditional funeral services include:
- Visitation:
This is often called a viewing or a wake. Guests come to pay their respects to the deceased by viewing their casketed body and spending time with the grieving family. A visitation can occur at any time before the funeral service.
- Funeral Service:
This event commonly takes place at the funeral home, a church, or at the graveside. It can include music, the reading of literary or religious passages, a eulogy, prayer, and the singing of hymns.
- Committal Service:
If the family plans to bury the deceased, this stage involves the vehicle procession to the cemetery.
- Funeral Reception: Many choose to host this post-service gathering at a reception hall. This is considered a time to share memories, tears, laughter and support.
If you are considering making traditional funeral arrangements for a loved one, we invite you to call us or send us a note using the form below.
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