Most people don’t spend very much time inside of funeral homes in Whiting, NJ. As a result, they don’t always know the right way to behave when they’re attending funeral services at one. Funeral etiquette is a big concern for these people, and they often feel anxious about potentially showing up at a funeral home and saying or doing the wrong thing.
Are you worried about making a fool of yourself at an upcoming service at a funeral home? You’ll be just fine as long as you keep a few simple tips for following the proper etiquette at funeral homes in mind. Take a look at 5 tips below.
Wear appropriate clothing to a funeral service.
If you’re going to be attending Whiting, NJ funeral services, it’s a good idea to invest in a modest suit or dress for the occasion. While you can get away with something a little simpler, like a dress shirt and slacks, you want to look as formal as possible. That means putting on something that you would wear to church as opposed to something that you would wear on a Saturday afternoon for a trip to the mall.
Make sure you show up on time.
Far too often, funeral services are delayed because a bunch of people show up at the last minute. This forces families to put services on hold until everyone makes their way inside and gets seated. Avoid putting yourself into this scenario by arriving 15 to 20 minutes early for a funeral service. The service won’t be delayed because of you when you make sure that you’re on time.
Speak quietly before, during, and after a funeral service, if you need to speak at all.
Ideally, you should sit down when you arrive at a funeral service and be as quiet as you can. But if you do need to talk, you should speak very softly and steer clear of interrupting those around you. If you happen to have children with you, you should keep them quiet, too. If, at any point, they can’t control themselves at a funeral service, you should take them outside until they calm down.
Excuse yourself from a funeral service if your emotions get the best of you.
Funeral homes are usually filled with people expressing their grief
following the loss of a loved one. So it’s perfectly OK for you to cry when you’re attending a funeral service. But there are some people who lose control of their emotions at services and disrupt the flow of them. If you find that your emotions are getting the best of you, it might be best for you to step outside for a few minutes to gather yourself before returning to your seat.
Do
not
, under any circumstances, take photographs at a funeral service.
Smartphones have made it so easy for people to take photos discreetly. So you might not think twice about snapping a shot of you and a long-lost relative during a funeral service. But this is in poor taste and could very well upset the family of the deceased. You shouldn’t take any photos during a funeral service unless you’ve been instructed to do it by the family.
At Oliverie
Funeral Home
, we do our best to help people follow the proper etiquette when attending a funeral service at our facility. We also specialize in helping families make Whiting, NJ funeral arrangements for their loved ones. Give us a call at (732) 657-4900 today if you need help planning a funeral or visit 2925 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester, NJ 08759 to sit down with a funeral director.
