Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Things To Know About Rabbi Funeral Services

By Patrick Richardson


As humans walk through life making friends and creative a host of different relationships rarely does the question of religion come up. For this reason every adult will find themselves attending a burial ceremony for a different religion at least once in their life. Rabbi funeral distinguish themselves from the pack with a few factors like flowers among others. Despite the differences, all regardless of faith must adhere to the traditions. The first is about appropriate dressing. Ladies must wear black dresses and men a coat and white shirt.

The grave side session is usually considered private but it is not restricted. If one decides to attend, they have to wear comfortable shoes because there is a lot of standing. A burial ceremony is no place for small talk. If one is asked a question or has to speak to someone, the voice has to be kept low.

Early arrival is only respectful. It is a sign that attendance was not an afterthought. It shows that one cares enough to plan their travel ahead of time. Walking into the ceremony late, disturbing the peace is in bad form. It shows lack of decorum.

This is not a place to socialize. It is not a place to catch up with that mutual friend. Even more, it is not a place to make new friends. The only time one should speak is when asked to. Even then, they should keep it as minimal as possible. Giving condolence is fine but try not to. It is best to write the message on the condolence book. Better yet, attend the Shiva.

There usually people who are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring everyone sits where they are supposed to and moves when they are asked to. One should not purposely make the job of such people harder. These directions are meant to have the ceremony run smoothly. It would not auger well to instigate a mishap,

These burials are usually short notice. The law is against embalming and therefore must be done quickly. While it is important that one attend the burial, there is an alternative. The Shiva is a seven day period during which the bereaved family stays home and receives visitors. Find out what assistance is needed be it food or babysitting the little ones.

Some families will give a charity through which well-wishers can honor the deceased. This is preferred to sending flowers or leaving them at the grave. Flowers are frowned upon as they are seen as prettying up the stark reality.

The ceremony must be treated with utmost respect. Whether one is of the same faith or not, they must be respectful. One must not point out seemingly weird rituals or traditions. Just be there to mourn and comfort the family.




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