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الأربعاء، 14 مارس 2018

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.

The grave side session will usually only have a few chairs. Do not be mistaken, it is not a first come first seat kind of arrangement. Those are for family and the disabled with some exception for pregnant ladies and old people. It is advised for one to wear comfortable shoes. Small talk should be kept at a minimum with very hushed tones.

Tardiness to a burial is simply in bad taste. It reflects badly on the person and can be construed as disrespectful to all parties involved. One should plan for an early arrival to avoid noisy and distracting late walk in.

Do not under any circumstances attempt to socialize before the ceremony. Do not speak unless spoken to. Low key is the only key to being a Jewish burial. Wait until the end of the ceremony to offer condolences. At times there will not be a chance to do that. In that case, that is why there is a condolence book. So that the family can know they had support.

Jewish ceremonies usually have directors who inform guests of the sitting arrangement among other issues. One should try as hard as possible to keep an ear open for such instructions. It will save one the embarrassment and make the day go without a mishap.

Usually the Jewish people plan their burials about three days after the death. This is for a practical reason as they do not believe in embalming. This leaves very little notice for people who are otherwise engaged but would love to pay their respects. In that case, the family will have a seven stay at home after the ceremony during which people can come over and give their condolences. One should find out if there is any kind of support needed for the Shiva. Even the smallest thing like serving guests is appreciated.

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.

Decorum must be observed at the ceremony whether one is a member of the faith or not. Any unusual rituals or traditions seen are of no consequence to anyone but the family and the deceased and should not be discussed.




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