Funeral Visitation Etiquette

It's never easy to attend a funeral visitation. This video helps to explain how relying on etiquette and the proper way to comport yourself can help you as your offer your support during times of great loss.

We attend funeral visitations to show respect for a life lived and lost and offer comfort and support to the family; core elements of etiquette–being respectful, caring, kind, and empathetic.

Funeral Visitation etiquette suggests we dress conservatively and appropriately and arrive early because we may have to wait in a queue to pay respects to the family. Wait patiently, devices stored, and either quietly reflect or softly converse with those around you to fondly share memories of the deceased.

If you're at a loss of what to say to the family, you're better off saying nothing than something inappropriate. Your presence speaks volumes, and the family will understand your intentions to extend your sympathy and support.

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[gerrimiller]

I sincerely appreciate your help❤thank you & God Bless you😊

[MerryBee]

Having very recently and suddenly lost my husband, the most thoughtful and sincere things people have said was " I don't know what to say" and "I am so sorry for your loss" that's it.
Please don't say "they're in a much better place" or "they are finally at peace" "they aren't hurting anymore" that doesn't help our grief.
And don't ask if they need something. Tell them. Tell them you are coming by on Tuesday and bringing lunch, will you be home?

[andreadonaldson-zv]

thank you so much, I am going to my first funeral in a few weeks for a close family member. and I had no idea how to act or what to say. this helped me a lot

[beneath.the.rosesluciddrea]

Thank you so much. I wasnt even sure what to type into the search. Grateful for this. I'm going to see my friend's body tomorrow. I'm sad. I also have no idea what to expect or how these things go.

[nataliasimental]

I really appreciate your video. Thank you so much

[scdulebohn]

I’ve been so impressed by you and your suggestions

[youngman]

How long do I stay as an immediate family memeber

[craigenputtock]

The problem is that funerals have become so depressing that they defeat the purpose for which they were intended: helping the survivors cope with their loss. This is pointed out in The Funeral Critic, which also (albeit lightheartedly) points out how to have a better funeral.

[ashleygrant]

How should one dress for attending such an event?

[midelinetheRealtor]

Thank you so much, I didn’t know that you should not say “i know how you feel”? I thought it was ok to say

[nocotton]

I'm shocked at how some visitations move so slowly due to to some people in front of you having "long" conversations with the family while 200 people are standing in line behind them...Very rude.