A funeral service is one of many steps towards transitioning to a life wherein the deceased is no longer present. It serves to commemorate the life of a loved one, by bringing together the family and friends that knew them. It is important to note that what is commonly referred to as a "traditional funeral" is merely one of many ways a family can go about navigating their grief while making this essential transition.
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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.
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.