Funeral Viewing Question - Page 4

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

If your health permits, you should be present for all viewings and services.

Keeper of the koi · ‎12-14-2015

My husbands family has been in this community for many generations , my fil husband and brotherinlaws worked as sargents at a local prison for many many years , i know this sounds like a lot. I also had a waitstaff hired and had all buffet type items ,like i said it took 3 entire days. Entire roads with police were shut down, it was an enormous show of support. My mother in law knows many charitable foundations and is a volunteer of many communities historical foundations. .. the reception went from 12 til 8 pm. 3 local florists were shut down due to lack of floral arrangements . lovely considering our nephew was a introvert and had very few friends...Maryanne

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

Yes.

itiswhatitis · ‎05-27-2016

@Allegheny wrote:
I am curious about something and would like to get understanding from others.

For example, say your sister passes. She is local, married with grown children and grown grandchildren. Would you feel that as sibling you need or it is your place to be present for the entire time of both visitation periods.

I know this probably is a personal preference, but just would like to know others experiences.

I really don't have much experience in this, my mother passed before most of her siblings and I can't remember much from my father's family. Just to preface, this is not my sibling that passed.

@Allegheny I would say yes because a Sibling would be considered "immediate family." It also depends on the dynamics of that sibling relationship, but even so, yes it is appropriate.

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cerb · ‎03-09-2010

@cherry wrote:
It's a Christian thing, and all denominations that I know of ,observe it

I've attended church all my life (both mainstream denomination and evangelical) and no one I know has held a visitation. I've attended many funerals and memorial services in churches and at funeral homes, but no viewings. I was wondering if it is more common among Catholics? Or more common in the Eastern U.S.? Also, since cremation has been the norm here in southern CA for a long time now, I guess there would be no viewing? Sorry for being a bit off-topic.

(((hugs))) to the OP

KathyPet · ‎03-09-2010

I cannot even imagine how physically and emotionally exhausting it must have been for your nephew's parents to stand to greet 1300 people. WHen my 20 year old son was killed we probably had about 75 people at the viewing for 2 hours and when it ended I was on the verge of physical and mental collapse.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

@cerb wrote:
@cherry wrote:
It's a Christian thing, and all denominations that I know of ,observe it
I've attended church all my life (both mainstream denomination and evangelical) and no one I know has held a visitation. I've attended many funerals and memorial services in churches and at funeral homes, but no viewings. I was wondering if it is more common among Catholics? Or more common in the Eastern U.S.? Also, since cremation has been the norm here in southern CA for a long time now, I guess there would be no viewing? Sorry for being a bit off-topic.

(((hugs))) to the OP

From my experience this is what funeral homes are for. The deceased is in a casket at the front of the room and friends and relatives come and pay their respects at the casket and to family members. There are rows of chairs for people to sit on. This is for the visitations.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@cerb wrote:
@cherry wrote:
It's a Christian thing, and all denominations that I know of ,observe it
I've attended church all my life (both mainstream denomination and evangelical) and no one I know has held a visitation. I've attended many funerals and memorial services in churches and at funeral homes, but no viewings. I was wondering if it is more common among Catholics? Or more common in the Eastern U.S.? Also, since cremation has been the norm here in southern CA for a long time now, I guess there would be no viewing? Sorry for being a bit off-topic.

(((hugs))) to the OP

no, it is not just for christians or those on the east coast. also, viewings are not necessarily an open casket and can be for all religious or non-religious people. i have been to many viewings where there is no body or no open casket. it is for the family to gather and greet other family members, friends, co-workers of the deceased. it is a time to share your sorrow and share your memories of the person who died. they can be held in a funeral home, a persons home, a hall, or even a country club.

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cherry · ‎03-09-2010

@cerb wrote:
@cherry wrote:
It's a Christian thing, and all denominations that I know of ,observe it
I've attended church all my life (both mainstream denomination and evangelical) and no one I know has held a visitation. I've attended many funerals and memorial services in churches and at funeral homes, but no viewings. I was wondering if it is more common among Catholics? Or more common in the Eastern U.S.? Also, since cremation has been the norm here in southern CA for a long time now, I guess there would be no viewing? Sorry for being a bit off-topic.

(((hugs))) to the OP

I think other religions bury their dead immediately.