How much do you understand about funeral etiquette? The modern world is more casual than the world of generations past, but that does not mean that funeral services have lost their gravity. There are still points of etiquette people are expected to follow, and since funerals are not something most people attend often, it can be difficult to know exactly what is expected. It is easy to feel like you do not know what to say or do, to worry that you will say the wrong thing, or be powerless to offer comfort or aid to the grieving family. In this brief guide to funeral etiquette, UK funeral provider Bridgwater Funeral Services offers tips for how to dress, where to sit, what to say, what to do after a funeral, and more.
Most people have a hard time talking about death, and an even more difficult time knowing how to properly behave at a funeral. Often, people get tongue-tied, not wanting to say the wrong thing, or they feel powerless to offer any real help or comfort to the grieving family. At Quantock Funeral Services, we understand that funerals are not an everyday occurrence for most people, and we want to help you feel comfortable and confident that you will say and do the right things. Here, we offer these helpful tips for attending a funeral, to guide you in the correct funeral etiquette.If you have more questions about funerals, feel free to call Bridgwater Funeral Services Limited. Founded in 2002 by Nigel Gillard, Bridgwater Funeral Services Limited, in the centre of Bridgwater, Somerset, is a family business that provides personal service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Nigel has been working in the funeral business for over 15 years, and his daughter Corrinne Foster, who is the highest qualified Funeral Director in the area, assists in running the business. We are committed to taking care of all funeral arrangements, welcoming our clients into a professional, friendly environment, with a luxurious waiting room and a beautiful Chapel of Rest. We offer Green and Woodland burials, horse-drawn funerals, military funerals, and services in all religious denominations as well as non-religious and humanist life celebrations. We also offer low-cost funerals and Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans. If you have queries about the services we offer, or you just need help and advice, please do not hesitate to call us at 01278 457755, pop into our office on Bristol Road, or contact us through our website.