Understanding Funeral Service: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning and Honoring Loved Ones
The first major choice when planning a funeral is whether to have a funeral service at all and if so, what sort of service. The common funeral events include wakes which are further separated into visitations or a viewing and the funeral proper which is subdivided into rites or ceremonies and the interment or cremation of the remains. In contrast, memorial services that occur after the burial or cremation are more relaxed, giving more options for time and location. Some may instead choose a religious funeral service while others may go for a non-religious funeral or even a funeral service of their his/her choice. The types of funeral services offered assist in finding the appropriate funeral service to be accorded to the deceased. Types of Funeral Services: Choosing the Right ...