2007-01-21 10:36:26 · 6 answers · asked by r.fred6 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It's away for the family & friends to say good bye to a loved one. It's a viewing of the body. The following came from http://www.m-w.com 1 : to stand watch over (as a dead body); especially : to hold a wake over
It can also be a time that you pay respect to the one that has died. Some cultures are rejoicing in this time as it is not but a loss but the new begging for that soul. I hope I've helped you.
2007-01-23 09:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by Blues Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about funerals, a WAKE is what the family does the day before the funeral. Friends and family gather, usually at the funeral parlor where the body is. It's supposed to be more of a joyful gathering on behalf of the deceased, not a misery gathering. People talk about the person, share life stories and joyous memories. Or at least that was how the ones I've been to have been. Hope it helps!
2007-01-25 06:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by aisah h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wake would be a visitation for someone who has died.
2007-01-21 10:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of like a party to say goodby to some one who passed on
2007-01-25 07:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by mryburkhart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a celebration for someone who has passed away. (died) We Irish really celebrate that person's life.
2007-01-25 05:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jason M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before the funeral, family and friends get together to remember the deceased.
2007-01-25 07:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by decaturrann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋