All About A Rabbi Funeral

By Patrick Richardson


As humans walk through life making friends and creative a host of different relationships rarely does the question of religion come up. For this reason every adult will find themselves attending a burial ceremony for a different religion at least once in their life. Rabbi funeral distinguish themselves from the pack with a few factors like flowers among others. Despite the differences, all regardless of faith must adhere to the traditions. The first is about appropriate dressing. Ladies must wear black dresses and men a coat and white shirt.

Some people usually attend the first session but then skip the whole graveside thing. This is fine as that is considered a private affair. However, if one is planning on attending the graveside session they should be in comfortable shoes. This is a directive especially for the ladies. Small talk is absolutely discouraged. If one does speak, they should do so in low hushed tones.

Early arrival is only respectful. It is a sign that attendance was not an afterthought. It shows that one cares enough to plan their travel ahead of time. Walking into the ceremony late, disturbing the peace is in bad form. It shows lack of decorum.

This is not a place to socialize. It is not a place to catch up with that mutual friend. Even more, it is not a place to make new friends. The only time one should speak is when asked to. Even then, they should keep it as minimal as possible. Giving condolence is fine but try not to. It is best to write the message on the condolence book. Better yet, attend the Shiva.

There usually people who are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring everyone sits where they are supposed to and moves when they are asked to. One should not purposely make the job of such people harder. These directions are meant to have the ceremony run smoothly. It would not auger well to instigate a mishap,

These burials are usually short notice. The law is against embalming and therefore must be done quickly. While it is important that one attend the burial, there is an alternative. The Shiva is a seven day period during which the bereaved family stays home and receives visitors. Find out what assistance is needed be it food or babysitting the little ones.

Some families will give a charity through which well-wishers can honor the deceased. This is preferred to sending flowers or leaving them at the grave. Flowers are frowned upon as they are seen as prettying up the stark reality.

As it is with all burials, one must be courteous. Help the old. Comfort anyone who is overcome by grief if they are close. Do not stare. Feel the pain and grieve but do not be obnoxious about it. Do not point out seemingly odd rituals. It could be fulfillment of a final wish.




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