The comments concerning the funeral in the other thread prompted me to post this. I have almost posted concerning how funeral customs have. Hanged in my area over the years. I was wondering if it was like this everywhere.
Years ago, I remember the family of the deceased was seated in a comfy area near the casket. Visitors would come by, view the body, and pass by the family and say something like "I'm sorry for your loss." Several people would remain at the funeral home for a while to show support.
These days, the family is standing by the casket, and they have to talk 5 or 10 minutes to every person who comes through. If there was a sickness, they have to share every detail with every person. As a visitor, it takes forever to get through. Anyone noticed this in your area?
It seems like crowds have gotten larger for some as well. I actually have seen the line out the door and down the sidewalk a few times. I don't know how a person could have that many "true" friends. On the other hand, some just gave a handful, and I often don't understand what makes the difference in crowd size.
Someone mentioned in the other thread that funerals may soon become a thing of the past, but I don't think it will happen soon where I live. They seem to be growing.
Years ago, I remember the family of the deceased was seated in a comfy area near the casket. Visitors would come by, view the body, and pass by the family and say something like "I'm sorry for your loss." Several people would remain at the funeral home for a while to show support.
These days, the family is standing by the casket, and they have to talk 5 or 10 minutes to every person who comes through. If there was a sickness, they have to share every detail with every person. As a visitor, it takes forever to get through. Anyone noticed this in your area?
It seems like crowds have gotten larger for some as well. I actually have seen the line out the door and down the sidewalk a few times. I don't know how a person could have that many "true" friends. On the other hand, some just gave a handful, and I often don't understand what makes the difference in crowd size.
Someone mentioned in the other thread that funerals may soon become a thing of the past, but I don't think it will happen soon where I live. They seem to be growing.