Why Attend a Funeral or Memorial Service?

No one likes to make funeral arrangements or attend a funeral, but there may be some time in your life that you will. Have you considered the reason that you attend a friend or coworker’s funeral? You may have numerous reasons, but there are a few that I can think of.

Funeral Expense

Sometimes you may not be able to attend the funeral, but the body may be ready for viewing at the Funeral Parlor several days before the funeral.

1. Drive Through Funerals

Did you know that a funeral home in Saginaw, Michigan offers drive through viewing, according to CBS This Morning? This occurred after an elderly woman was unable to get physically inside to attend her husbands funeral. Will this become the wave of the future? What are your feelings about this?

2. Console

This is a time that your friend or coworker may not be thinking clearly, possibly feeling grief, anger, loss, or even guilt. This is a good time to console the family. Let the family know that they are not alone and that you are there for them during their time of need. I recall a family member that passed away and was not a member of the church. The funeral was at the funeral home. Members from my church came to my house and offered to make the programs which is something I did not think about. My nephew who is very talented played the organ during the funeral. These are things I had not even thought about. It just meant so much when people offered to help.

3. Ask

Ask the family is there anything that you can do. We all have special gifts and talents that we can offer.

4. Laughter

Someone said the other day that laughter is good for you. He said, “Ha,Ha,Ha.” I could not agree more. Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Think of memorable or even funny moments that you may have shared with the decease. Share this with the family. The family is grieving and to hear something funny can lighten their mood.

5. Positive

Stay positive. Give the family positive and encouraging words. They need to hear that. I remember when someone close to me passed away. I was able to truly share that he had nothing but good things to say about his family before passing away.  He spoke highly of his father;  saying that his father taught him and his siblings to hunt, fish, and basically took time with them.  I shared this during his funeral.  His family needed to hear this.    Time is so important to everyone.

6. Physical Presence

Did you know that your physical presence means a lot to the family? If you are not there, then you cannot hug the family. You will be surprised what a hug can do.

Note:

There was a time that black clothing was always worn to a funeral. Now I have seen different colors and several times "all white." The white to represent the deceased home-going to the Lord. In fact I recall a funeral where all the immediate family wore all white. It was a lovely site to see.  Will you take time to attend a friend's funeral?

Source:

Proverbs 17:22

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