I don't, and theres always that weirdo that has to take pictures of the corpse. The last time I was at a funeral someone actually told me to smile for the camera....
2007-07-03 08:23:09 · 17 answers · asked by muda f 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Funerals are many times the only time families are together.
I see no reason why cameras shouldn't be there. Common sense is a MUST!!!
In some cultures, it is very normal to take pictures of the person that has passed.
I took pictures of my mom and dad. There was family that could not get there. They requested the pictures. I don't feel the pictures should be displayed. I have NO regrets I took the pictures.
2007-07-03 08:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Devon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's pictures and then there's pictures. If everyone is posing and smiling and maybe fixing the body then "no absolutely not." If it's done in a tasteful manner with only the best intentions, and it's close family, not the neigbours cousin's boyfriend best friend or something tacky like that. If someone would've taken a picture in my dad's funeral, let's put it this way it would've been a funeral for 2.
2007-07-03 15:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A few months ago my girlfrends mother passed away and I went to the funeral, they were taking pictures of the lady in the casket, I thought this was very rude and very tacky. I do not think this should be allowed at all.
2007-07-06 23:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Francine M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you serious?? dam thats pretty weird..for that person to make u smile for a funeral picture. i agree with you on that one, but i think videocameras (not cameras) on the other hand should probably be allowed..close family members would probably not want to forget such a significant moment. wow everyone got a thumbs down here..im probably going to get one now too hahah..by the time u guys are reading this im pretty sure its there already!
2007-07-06 16:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by neffyiffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of those questions that's really personal preference per se. I can understand your objection for not wanting someone with a camera snapping shots of a body laying in a casket. Especially if he's asking you to smile for the camera.
However, from personal experience, and from honoring someone's wish to take pictures of the body in state, I can sort of understand why someone would make that request.
Personal story: My fiancee's mother passed away suddenly, and we obviously spent time making the preparations and calling friends and family about said arrangements. Some of her family members, who live far away, couldn't make it for one reason or another (and not wishy washy reasons either, one had family stationed in Georgia while he was out serving in the Middle East) and wanted a couple of pictures; to see her in state and in that sense, begin some semblance of closure.
To some, it's a far easier means of achieving closure to actually SEE their loved one laying in a coffin, done up and made for presentation close to the time of death rather than coming up much later in time only to stand over a grave. For many, the viewing (for those who practice the tradition of a viewing) is often the last chance for individuals to actually see that person before the casket is closed and they're finally put to rest. In THAT sense, I think it's a good idea to have someone the family trusts, with their permission, to take snapshots at the funeral; tastefully and tactfully, if for the purposes of helping far away family members achieve closure a little more easily.
2007-07-03 15:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by Reggie D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My Dad has a picture of his step mother in her casket. I don't know why but he does. I think he got rid of it though. I was young when i saw the picture. She was dead many years before my dad was even married. I guess some people just deal with death in very different ways. I think that if I had a picture of someone's funeral, that would just make me never close the door to the pain of loosing them.
2007-07-03 15:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by toothfairy.2006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol, it's not something I would do, but I have seen pictures of corpses that people have taken. It's gross. I think it's tacky as well. At my funeral, I do not want anyone to take a picture of me. They should have taken a picture while I was at my best---alive!
2007-07-03 15:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ida T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hell no.It's a sad time.Who the hell would smile to get their picture taken.If anyone DOES bring a camera,they should be banned from the funeral.
2007-07-07 08:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by :D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its okay to have camera or two. Not telling everyone to smile and taking random pictures of everyone, like Kiwi mentioned, but to stay at a distance and at times of the body. As long as they do it quietly and don't disturb ANYONE, I see nothing wrong with it.
2007-07-03 15:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by Will Bleed For Kicks 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! My cousin took pics of my Mom in her coffin. And then she took candid shots of the mourners. She even ran over to the grave and took a shot of the empty hole.
When we got to a dinner afterwards, she shoved the camera in my face, yelled "SMILE!!" and clicked the shutter. I got up to hit her at that point. My brother stopped me, said "Let her grieve in her own way." And I said, loud enough for her to hear "Then keep her outta MY face. This was MY Mom we buried today. And I better not, EVER be shown these pictures."
2007-07-03 15:35:00 · answer #10 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋