A family member's passing is a difficult time for anyone. Every family’s loved one, though, deserves to have proper funeral rites. But the way we do can be different depending on your country, race, religion, and more. Taoist funeral services in Singapore can be different, for example, from a western Christian funeral.
But are there any general tips that you should follow? If you’re going to another family’s funeral but don’t know what might be proper decorum, there are a few funeral etiquette guidelines that you can follow. Unless you're involved with putting together the funeral services package in Singapore, you may want to follow these few basic guidelines for etiquette.
1.Learn the seating arrangement of the funeral.
Most funerals follow this seating arrangement: immediate family in the first two rows, extended family in the rows behind them, followed by close friends in the next rows.
2.Be on time for the funeral.
This is not like any party or ordinary event where it’s acceptable to be “fashionably late” for it. It’s good manners to be on time for any funeral rites. If you will be late, ensure that you’ve notified the family.
3.Do your research before you attend a funeral.
Singapore funeral services will differ depending on the religion or group the family is from. Before you attend the funeral, do your research. It’s never a bad idea to ask the family if you have any doubts about proper etiquette.
4.Give the funeral services your undivided attention.
During breaks, it’s okay to check your phone. But normally your phone and any other distractions should be put aside.
If you want to give your loved one the sendoff they deserve, reach out to Confidence Funeral Services to know more about how to get Buddhist funeral services and more in Singapore.
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