When someone dies, what is the difference between going to a wake or going to a viewing? Is is a relgious difference, such as protestants say viewing, while catholics believe in a wake? I was told that, but i'm not certain. thanks
2006-12-12 16:00:21 · 6 answers · asked by Matt 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No.A wake is when you have some food and meet with others who have been at the funeral,usually at the family of the deceased's house,or somewhere near the funeral home/chapel.A viewing is when the casket of the deceased person is open and you can go and see him/her.
2006-12-12 16:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
A wake and a viewing are both the same , held the day and or night before the funeral . Wake used to be held in the family home . Viewing is just a new term used.
2016-01-29 12:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by free61902 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A viewing usually happens the same day as the funeral. Normally an hour before. A wake is also a viewing but it normally happens the night before the funeral. A repast is what happens after the funeral when family members and friends gather to eat a meal.
2014-01-06 08:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by Willamae 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A viewing is held before any type of funeral/burial ceremony. The body/casket is on display, and the bereaved receive well wishers who may not make the ceremony.
A wake is held after the ceremony, usually at a family members house, and is some form of meal/get together to remember the deceased, and reacquaint with family members.
2006-12-12 16:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Viewing is simply going and viewing, maybe saying hi to some family. A wake involves actively remembering or celebrating or mourning the deceased. You would have a funeral along with a viewing to get the full affect.
2006-12-12 16:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Viewing=casket open or closed at either the church or mortuary.
Wake is the party of friends and relatives after the funeral.
2006-12-12 16:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by mykl 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋