Why do we 'have to' attend Funerals?

Why do we 'have to' attend Funerals?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

answer:I’m Italian. Obligation and guilt are the appetizers in the main course of life. Seriously though, you go for the living, not the dead. If there is someone there you care about, you go to support them and out of respect for their loss. But I suspect you know this.
by

Related questions

Is it appropriate for small children to attend funerals?

Description : Is it appropriate for small children to attend funerals?

Last Answer : A funeral isn’t an age exclusive happening. That said, as long as you can control your childs behavior, then it should be fine. Everyone there will be mourning, and so, the last thing they want is to have to smile and ignore an illmannered youth as well.

Are we paying too much money for funerals for our deceased loved ones?

Description : Are we paying too much money for funerals for our deceased loved ones?

Last Answer : Nobody is being exploited here. We need people to take care of our deceased ones and other people are offering such services, not for free, of course. Unless you own a graveyard and are capable to ... one's funeral as extravagant as possible as a sign of respect and perhaps, to show their status.

Why are we so passive when it comes to funerals?

Description : Why are we so passive when it comes to funerals?

Last Answer : answer:The funeral industry has built up a pretty nice racket over these kinds of feelings. I think the problem is that we (Americans, anyway) don't like to face up to, acknowledge or admit that Death gets ... , though I loved them dearly. They knew it; I don't know or much care what others thought.

What are some of your thoughts on calling hours and funerals?

Description : What are some of your thoughts on calling hours and funerals?

Last Answer : If by calling hours you mean viewing the body or some call it the family hour, then go and pay your respects regardless of your mood. I’m sure the family is in more of a funk than you are.

Snyder vs. Phelps -- Regardless of what you think of Phelps' demonstrations or gay rights, do you think the 1st Amendment should protect Phelps' rights to outrageous demonstration at US soldiers' funerals?

Description : Snyder vs. Phelps -- Regardless of what you think of Phelps' demonstrations or gay rights, do you think the 1st Amendment should protect Phelps' rights to outrageous demonstration at US soldiers' funerals?

Last Answer : answer:Ack, I hate this issue. I'm no expert at constitutional law, but my belief is that free speech is a basic tenant of American society, and as such, I find that I must agree that they ... dump them here. And how lovely to use the crutch of religion for cruelty, bigotry, hatred, and intolerance.

Why so often do white funerals use black hearses and limos, while black funerals use white hearses and limos?

Description : Why so often do white funerals use black hearses and limos, while black funerals use white hearses and limos?

Last Answer : Because people like contrast.

What is something you have always wanted to know about the "behind the scenes" aspect of funerals and burials?

Description : What is something you have always wanted to know about the "behind the scenes" aspect of funerals and burials?

Last Answer : With my dad dying this year, I’m not so curious. There is something I want to know, but I won’t ask, right now.

What do you think of webcast funerals?

Description : What do you think of webcast funerals?

Last Answer : Well, I will attend it because of this virus thing. We are enjoying the products brought by the 4th Industrial Revolution. If I am in a far-flung area, I will surely want this option to give respect to the family who had lost their loved ones.

Westboro Baptist Church is wrong for protesting soldiers funerals.?

Description : Westboro Baptist Church is wrong for protesting soldiers funerals.?

Last Answer : Westboro Baptist Church is wrong for protesting soldiers funerals.

What special occasion flowers are customary at funerals?

Description : What special occasion flowers are customary at funerals?

Last Answer : Wreaths are used quite often in funerals they may contain orchids and roses and other lovely flowers. They are laid out in various places in the church. Lilies are another traditional flower used in arrangements for funerals.

What do you do if your parents tell you they don't want to attend your wedding?

Description : What do you do if your parents tell you they don't want to attend your wedding?

Last Answer : It isn't clear to me how long it has been since you've come out. It might take them a while to come to terms with it and accept it (which they hopefully will). After that, it should ... that missing out on important milestones in your life will be something they will regret for the rest of theirs.

The day after you attend a party, do you usually call the host/hostess to say thanks for having us, we had a great time?

Description : The day after you attend a party, do you usually call the host/hostess to say thanks for having us, we had a great time?

Last Answer : Good manners dictates that you call the hostess the next day. I always tell her what a lovely time I had, usually before inquiring if they had found my pants.