What is a funeral?
Q: What is a funeral?
A: A funeral is a ceremony that is held because someone has died. It is usually attended by the deceased person's friends and family, who will mourn their passing and express gratitude for their life.
Q: Is the dead body present at a funeral?
A: Yes, typically the dead body will be present at a funeral, but hidden in a coffin. There are also open casket funerals where the body can be seen.
Q: What happens to the body after the funeral?
A: After the funeral or soon after it, the dead body will be buried, cremated (burned) or made to disappear in some other way.
Q: Is there an alternative to having a traditional funeral with a dead body present?
A: Yes, there is an alternative known as a memorial service or celebration of life which does not involve having the dead body present.
Q: How do people show sadness during a funeral?
A: People attending funerals may show sadness through crying or other expressions of grief such as embracing one another and sharing memories of their loved one who has passed away.
Q: What type of gathering takes place at funerals?
A: Funerals are gatherings of friends and family members of the deceased person who come together to mourn their loss and give thanks for their life.
Q: Why do people have funerals?
A: Funerals are held as part of honoring someone who has died and providing closure for those left behind so they can begin to heal from their loss.
