Funeral Service Etiquette - What Is Expected Attending a Funeral

When someone dies, a memorial or funeral service often follows. Have you ever been unsure about what to wear to a funeral? What if you don’t know the family that well? Knowing proper etiquette for attending a funeral service or memorial can help lower anxiety.The stress leading up to arriving at the funeral chapel for a service to honor a loved one lost can be overwhelming. Wouldn’t you like some guidelines so you know what’s expected?If you want to know more about funeral service etiquette, then listen to this episode of Forever in their Hearts, where host Erik Reynolds talks with Valerie Martell, Director of Operations for Martin Brothers Funeral Services who shares some guidelines for these situations.Attending a funeral is something most people experience at some time in their lives. This interview is a chance to learn guidelines for what’s expected at a funeral or memorial.When It Is Appropriate to Go to a FuneralThe episode begins with Valerie explaining whether you should go to a service for the parent of a friend or a colleague.Then Valerie explains that this question is something she’s been asked before while on the job at Martin Brothers in Vancouver, B.C. and shares the answer she gives.If you do not know the deceased very well, then it could cause you to stop to examine why you are going to their funeral or memorial service. If this happens, then Valerie’s advice can help.Additional Guidelines for Attending Funeral ServicesNext Valerie explains other ways you can support your friends or colleagues with a loved one lost. During the podcast she also answers these and similar questions:- What if I do not know the family of the deceased that well?- How can I offer condolences to someone if we’re not close?- What should I wear to the funeral chapel for a service?Now ask yourself these two questions: Does lack of funeral etiquette knowledge keep me from attending funerals? Do I feel anxious before going into the funeral chapel for a service? If you answered yes to either or both questions then Valerie’s funeral service etiquette can help.The Best Time to Arrive at a FuneralThen Valerie talks about the proper etiquette to follow regarding the best time to arrive for a funeral or memorial service.Valerie goes on to explain some of the awkward moments that you can avoid by showing up at just the right time.Funerals are a time to honor our loved ones lost. Following funeral service etiquette is another way to help honor them as well.Finally Valerie wraps up the episode by sharing her final thoughts on this episode’s topic.How’s Your Funeral Service Etiquette?Do you want to know more about guidelines for attending a funeral? Would you like to hear the latest advice from an industry professional? Listen to the entire podcast now, and then ask your questions or leave your comments below where we can talk through them together.Martin Brothers Funeral Services has more than 100 years of experience in providing thoughtful, dedicated services to families dealing with loss. If you are ready to take care of funeral pre-arrangements, have additional questions about their services, or are dealing with a loss, please contact them at their Vancouver office.Martin Brothers Funeral ServicesVancouver: Funeral Services Centre3398 Dunbar StreetVancouver, BC Canada V6S 2C1Telephone Number: 778.330.7799Toll Free Number: 1.800.382.2901Fax Number: 778.330.7633Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBrothersFuneralChapelsBcLtdTwitter: https://twitter.com/martinbrothers1