2006-09-16 07:58:24 · 13 answers · asked by ltwill2 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
a gathering
2006-09-16 07:59:48 · update #1
A wake....as in Finnegan's Wake.............
2006-09-16 08:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luncheon: In many traditions, a meal or other gathering following the burial service, either at the decedent's church or another off-site location.
For Irish descendants, a wake is often quite extended and may include drinking and singing. As it is a type of party to celebrate the person's life, it will often be referred to as 'waking' the person who has died. An Irish Wake usually lasts 3 full days. On the day after the wake the funeral takes place. Family members and friends will ensure that there is always someone awake with the body, traditionally saying prayers.
2006-09-16 08:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by live2ride 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The part with food and everyone chilling is called a repast. A wake is morning and viewing the body.
2006-09-16 08:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Miss k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a proper name for it. Most just call it the gathering.
2006-09-16 08:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funeral luncheon
2006-09-16 08:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Izzy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its called a WAKE
2006-09-16 08:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by theladylooking 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wake. Wake is the sorta afterparty of when someone dies. Not a serious "party" persay.
2006-09-16 08:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Sonnenrad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are refering to a reception, or a wake.
2006-09-16 08:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wake.
2006-09-16 08:00:21 · answer #9 · answered by ladedaaaas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called a WAKE
2006-09-16 08:01:40 · answer #10 · answered by oceanwvs2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋