The saddest thing that can happen to a person is the death of loved ones and relatives. Most often, all these few days for them merge into one, filled with sorrow and pain. If you decide to support your friends or acquaintances who have experienced such grief and come to express their condolences on the day of farewell, you need to know how to behave at a funeral.
Instruction manual
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When going to a funeral, wear dark, formal clothes. If you are a woman, do not abuse bright makeup and do not forget handkerchiefs, for sure you will not be able to look calmly at the grief of relatives and friends. No jewelry should be on you.
2
Go to the family members of the deceased and express to them the words of condolences in a calm and delicate form, do not aggravate the situation with a tragic expression on your face or words that break down into crying. You must remain calm. If you are a close friend, you can silently hug one of the family members, hold your hand, expressing your support and willingness to help in their grief.
3
In the event that you cannot attend the ceremony, express your condolences to the relatives in writing, even if you did not learn about the tragic event from them. You cannot express condolences through a phone call.
4
In preparation for farewell and farewell, turn off all your mobile phones. If you are waiting for a juicy and important call, set the phone to “Silent” mode with vibration, you can always exit before picking up the phone or call back. Try to move less and do not break the mournful silence with unnecessary conversations. In the hall where the coffin with the deceased is located, both the radio and the television should be turned off.
5
If during the farewell ceremony you want to say warm words about the departed, then try to keep within a few sentences. Saying goodbye, just stand a little at the tomb, and lay the flowers that you brought to him on the grave.
6
Return visit after the funeral a few days later, express your sympathy, if possible, provide practical assistance.
