Reading the "In memoriam" ads like :" Dad, 5 years away now. We will always love you" always make me think; Do people really think that their departed loved one reads that paper? Why would they want to advertise it to the world?
2006-09-28 05:38:47 · 7 answers · asked by Jorge E 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
in their faith, they think the dead read newspapers.
Why?
Proudful displays please the family.
2006-09-28 05:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by Bob L 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's a part of the grieving (and living/loving/remembering) process. I doubt people expect loved ones who have passed to read the paper.
2006-09-28 05:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by KDdid 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those ads aren't for the deceased, they are for the living. some people really have a hard time accepting that their loved ones are no longer here so people do things like that to make thmeselves feel better.
2006-09-28 05:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's about honoring them. And if friends and family read it, it's a reminder that it's been that long and they're still loved and missed.
2006-09-28 05:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's done in honor of the deceased, to allow the living to remember and reflect.
2006-09-28 05:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do it for themselves, to honor someone they loved. Obviously, they know that the departed loved one will not read it.
2006-09-28 05:42:21 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I guess you have never lost anyone close to you.. This is part of their healing. Why would you you want to question them in that? Jim
2006-09-28 06:01:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋