2006-06-15 00:54:50 · 12 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
For thousands of years, funerals have allowed survivors to express their feelings about the death of someone they love. The rituals provide comfort when things seem chaotic and out of control.
The funeral is for expressing intense grief. For many, a visitation followed by a funeral or memorial service is the first step in the grieving process. It is a time when friends, family and other guests can come together to grieve openly and to support one another in a community environment.
It is also a time to say good-bye. Viewing the deceased can bring a sense of closure to the bereaved who may be in shock and denial.
2006-06-15 01:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by Hafiz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it's how you view deathif your okay with it then the person passing won't seem like such a loss; and depending no religious beliefs may even be in a better place. Now my grandmother died of cancer. I happen to believe in god; but in the last few days of her being on this planet even if their wasn't a god I still was thankful she stopped suffering.
2006-06-15 08:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Cbear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are important for the loved ones of the person who died. It is a way to celebrate that person's life while getting them ready to let them go and accept that person's death.
2006-06-15 07:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by moma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most situations, yes. They help you come to terms with your loss, give you closure and help you regroup and get on with your life as the hours, days, weeks, months and years pass by.
2006-06-15 07:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Agog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a tradition that allows friends and family to say goodbye to their loved one. It also brings closure to people who need it as well.
2006-06-15 07:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by blueyedfaerydoll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only for the living. but not for any thing other than a way of getting people together to say good by.. but i could do with out one. i don't think it is necessary.
2006-06-15 08:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by cowsformeatandmilk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it the last time you are going to say to gbye to the person before they trun into ashes come on you know better than that.
2006-06-15 08:08:56 · answer #7 · answered by sasa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only to the people left behind!!!
2006-06-15 07:58:35 · answer #8 · answered by winona e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it gives closure for the decease's love ones
2006-06-15 07:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by wonderwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, I'm gonna sleep through mine.
-HtJ
2006-06-15 07:57:40 · answer #10 · answered by hesterthehester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋