Is it weird to go to a funeral of someone you dont know?
Unless the family states it’s a private affair, funeral and memorial services tend to be open to anyone. If you’re thinking about going to a funeral held with cultural or religious traditions you’re not familiar with, it’s important to speak directly to the family concerned to work out what’s most appropriate.
How do you say goodbye to a friend online?
26 ways to say goodbye online
- bye bye: I am trying to convey a sense of whimsy I do not possess.
- brb: I’m lying; not coming back.
- BRB!!!! I’m lying/ not coming back, or there’s a bathroom emergency.
- bye: I have to go. Don’t read into this.
- bye!
- BYE: I might be mad at you.
- BYE.
- BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What to say at a funeral for someone you don’t know?
Speak to Those Who Were Close to the Deceased
- What’s your strongest memory of the person?
- Can you tell me about a funny moment that the two of you shared?
- Do you remember anything about the person’s likes or dislikes?
- Did the person ever talk about how they wanted to be remembered?
Should I go to my friends mums funeral?
A funeral service is an opportunity for family, friends and acquaintances to pay their respects to the person who has died. It is generally open to anyone who wishes to attend, though the family may state it’s a private service, in which case it’s exclusively for family members and close friends.
What do you text someone before a funeral?
What to say to someone before a funeral
- “I will be thinking of you today.”
- “Sending love and prayers to you and your family.”
- “I hope things run smoothly today.”
- “Thinking of you. Please call me if I can help in any way at all.”
Is online friendship good or bad?
“They’re just as good as real-life friends,” Kasey Lemley said. “You create a bond with them.” Parents may be worried, but experts aren’t concerned. Internet friends may not know you physically in person in the beginning of the friendship, but the bonds they have can grow stronger than any real-life friendship.
Who should attend a viewing?
Wakes and viewings are usually open to all guests, though if the family has not invited you or specified that the event is family-only, you should respect their wishes and not attend. If the body will be present and on view, you may want to prepare yourself emotionally.
Do you go to a funeral if you don’t attend?
There may be an appropriate way to express your condolences that doesn’t include attending. The bereaved is a close friend or family member. Attending the funeral of a close friend or family member is almost always the right move. Unless there is some particular reason that you cannot attend, go to the funeral.
Do you go to funerals to support loved ones?
If my friend or family member will be glad I’m there – then I’m there. we always go to funerals to support loved ones, whether it’s friends or family. Ooops, okay, let M. rephrase that: we go to the visitation. We attend the funeral/memorial if asked to do so.
Should you have a virtual funeral?
When there are no norms and expectations to fall back on, it is easy to question your feelings, decisions and behaviors. Virtual funerals exist and can be great options for both friends from online, as well as real life friends who can’t (or don’t want) to attend a real life service.
Would you go to a funeral for a friend’s parent?
Probably, most likely, yes. It’s not J. about grieving the loss of the loved one, it’s showing support and love for those they’ve left behind. So 9 times out of 10 I would, although to find a friend who’s parents I haven’t met would be pretty tough 😉 Funerals aren’t really for the deceased person but for family to gather & pay respects.