Funeral Etiquette

How to Fly the United States Flag When Mourning

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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The National Flag Code was adopted on June 14-15, 1923 by the National Flag Conference. The National Flag Code identified acceptable ways to display, honor and retire the flag. Many patriots become angry when the flag is improperly displayed ... more »

How to Support a Friend Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

By Donna Piko-Jones

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When we experience the death of a loved one, all of our friends rally around us for the few days of the viewing and the funeral. Unfortunately, after those short days we are left with no one. Our friends abandon us because they don't know what ... more »

How to Write a Bereavement Sympathy Card

By missforty

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The purpose of sending a sympathy greeting card is, of course, to offer your condolences and sympathy to the person who has suffered a loss. We know it is the right thing to do, but many of us procrastinate because we don’t know what to say and ... more »

How to Write A Sympathy Letter (Note)

By byllz

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Writing a sympathy note is hard to do depending on the situation. It is hard to comfort someone with words, however they will the recipient will appreciate the letter after they weather the storm... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By Schrlau

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An obituary is a short story of the persons life you are honoring. Your writing it will honor her & I am sure she would be proud that you dare take this on yourself at this time. There are many articles written on this topic on ehow already ... more »

How to Behave at a Funeral

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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At some point everyone will have to attend a funeral. Paying the proper respect to to the person that passed away is vital. Being uncertain about what is appropriate behavior at a funeral or wake is common. In our effort to say the "perfect ... more »

How to Dress When Attending a Funeral (Female)

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A funeral is a somber and subdued affair and calls for an outfit that fits the occasion. Funeral dress can depend on faith and tradition but there are some fail-safe rules that will ensure you will always show the proper respect that a funeral ... more »

How to Support Someone Who is Grieving

By Sendblock

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People grieve for many different reasons. We think immediately of death of a loved one as a reason for grief, but divorce, miscarriage, a family member’s serious illness, job loss and natural disasters are just some of the other reasons people ... more »

How to Entertain Your Wife If You Have a Baby Or Plan To Have One (1 Method)

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Wanna entertain her? Try this... more »

How to Write a Sympathy Card

By CCrock

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Writing a sympathy card can be very hard. You want the recipient to know you are thinking of them but want to make sure you say the right thing at a very sensitive time. Here are some tips on writing a sympathy card that is sincere and learn ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By april ort

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Writing an obituary can seem like a very hard endeavor to embark on no matter who the deceased is. When the subject of the eulogy is your mother, however, it brings on an entirely different meaning, usually because of the strong emotions we are ... more »

How to Ask Someone to be a Pallbearer

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The somber occasion of a funeral requires the highest level of personal sensitivity with regard to planning. Deciding upon who should be asked to stand as a pallbearer is just one of the many difficult tasks for family members organizing the ... more »

How to Cover mirrors in a Shiva home

By glln

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ShivaShade is an easy way to cover mirrors in a house of mourning. Instead of glass wax or 'schmatas' use this paper, accordian pleated shade to cover mirrors. Go to www.shivashade.com to find out how to purchase!.. more »

How to Give a Present to Someone Who Is Grieving

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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There are a variety of ways you can express your sympathy and support for the bereaved during these difficult times... more »

How to Attend a Funeral

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Attending a funeral can be an awkward experience. What do you say and how do you act during this time of bereavement. Follow these steps to maintain the proper etiquette... more »

How to Perform a Pagan Funeral

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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It's difficult to generalize about how to perform a pagan funeral, primarily because there are no universally accepted funeral rites or traditions that bind the different pagan categories together. However, if someone you love is a pagan and ... more »

How to Write a Sympathy Card

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The best way to write a sympathy card is to be genuine and simply say what you feel -thus, you should send your condolences as soon as you hear the news of the death. The following guidelines are for those who may be at a loss for words during ... more »

How to Write a Sympathy Card

By lizwb

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Not sure of what to say in times of trouble? A few simple but well-chosen words can bring comfort... more »

How to Dress for a Funeral (Male)

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Dressing for a funeral is different than dressing for any other occasion. You usually dress for yourself but at the funeral, you are dressing out of respect for the deceased and his family. Your outfit is a respectful representation of your ... more »

How to Plan a Funeral According to Custom

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Many modern funeral rituals have their roots in ancient traditions. Whatever beliefs your loved one held, and even if they are different from the rest of the family's, a dignified send-off provides comfort within a sense of tradition for the ... more »

How to Write a Funeral Poem for an Atheist

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Funerals are occasions when even the not terribly religious among us take comfort in religion. Most funeral poems mention Jesus Christ, God or another higher power. But when the person being mourned was an atheist, someone who does not believe in ... more »

How to Behave at a Military Funeral

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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To behave at a military funeral, you only need to show respect for the decedent and for formal military proceedings. Simply show your reverence and appreciation for the decedent like you would at any other funeral and watch military personnel do ... more »

How to Arrange International Funeral Financing

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Arranging to pay for a funeral can be overwhelming. Add to this the challenge of shipping a body overseas and you have a task best left to death care professionals. With all of the government rules and regulations, a licensed funeral director can ... more »

How to Be a Friend to A Grieving Friend

By DreamLiving

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Are you at a loss for words when a friend has someone close to them who has died? Do you wish you knew what to say and what not to say? Are you uncomfortable when they start crying? Grieving is natural after the death of someone you care ... more »

How to Behave at a Gravesite

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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How you or your children behave at a gravesite is extremely important in showing your respect and sorrow to the family and for the deceased. While etiquette is not outwardly talked about in our current generation, the rights and wrongs of how to ... more »

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