Expert Contributor by Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr. D’Anjolell Memorial Homes
A Guide to Various Funeral Services: Memorial, Funeral and a Wake If you’re preparing for a funeral or will soon be attending one, it’s important to know about the different types of services that may be involved. There will be a funeral or memorial service, but there could also be a wake or viewing. By better understanding the meaning of each, you’ll be able to make a more informed decision on which services to attend.
also include a short ceremony at the funeral home, either the day before the funeral or immediately before, led by a priest who often recites the rosary.
The first service might be a wake. Less common than the other three services, a wake stems from a traditional Catholic ceremony. The original tradition was for the family to stay awake through the night, to provide spiritual protection to the deceased. A more modern interpretation of a wake can
A viewing is less structured than a wake. It’s a time when the deceased’s family and friends gather in a room with the deceased person, who is in an open or closed casket. Everyone is encouraged to share stories, connect with each other, and pay a personal tribute to the deceased. This can be a very help-
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