- Frequently Asked Questions -

Many of us do not need to arrange or attend funerals regularly, so it can be hard to know what to do first, or what to say and do to comfort friends or family in their time of loss.

Here are some frequently-asked questions about arranging and attending funerals, visitations, and expressing sympathy.

Should I send flowers?

Sending flowers is a beautiful way to pay tribute to someone’s life and comfort the surviving loved ones.

What to do at a visitation

Here is an explanation of what to expect at a visitation

What to wear

Here are a few guidelines on what to wear to a funeral or visitation.

Writing a sympathy card

Here are some of our best suggestions for writing and sending meaningful sympathy cards.

Should children attend funerals?

There is no “right” age when it comes to allowing your child to attend a funeral or memorial service.