Among Friends

[Nonametoday]

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@Kayell wrote:

Time of fellowship usually means visiting with family and friends, along with a meal. 

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Yes and no visiting hours means no open casket for viewing prior to the funeral.

[chrystaltree]

It means there are no visiting hours, no casket viewing.    There will be the funeral service and that will be followed by what some call a repast.  That's a reception at which people will share memories and stories about the deceased.  It appears that the burial will be private, just the family.  

[tessam]

i believe it is just a gathering for folks to come together.  There might be light refreshments similar to what some folks do after a funeral.  If you have any questions, call the funeral home.  They will be happy to clarify.  Sorry for the loss of your neighbor.

[BeccaLou]

@PilatesLover That means to visit with the family and share a light lunch.

[AnikaBrodie]

My brother passed away recently.  We had a visitation an hour before the celebration of life service.  After the burial we returned to the church for a fellowship meal served by his church for family and friends.  In our area sometimes the meal is held at a restaurant.

Most likely "time of fellowship" means a meal served by her church.  What confuses me is the end time of 3:30 p.m.  You don't say what time the funeral is scheduled.   

[PilatesLover]

Thank you so much, everyone,  for the clarifications.  

I think I would feel like an outsider at the fellowship, so I will send a card and donation.

[Peaches McPhee]

I have noticed in the past few years, there are fewer and fewer "prior calling hours", regardless of the religion.  They go right to the funeral/service itself, often with a reception following.  It's a new trend, I think.

[Snooky60]

@PilatesLover - definitely means a lunch.  I agree with you, that I would feel out of place at the fellowship if I were not a family member or close friend. 💗

[Spacrazy]

Just make a quick call to the funeral home and they will advise you the exact wishes of the family. 

[ECBG]

That happens a lot here too.  Usually refreshments by Ladies of the Church.  You can just go down and go through the receiving line and then stay or leave.