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Traditional Services
The term traditional services covers
a wide variety of funeral services in today's society. A traditional
service may vary from different parts of the country depending on local,
religious, or ethnic customs. Traditional services usually include
a number of similar parts to a funeral ceremony:
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VIEWING OF THE DECEASED gives the opportunity
for friends and family members to say goodbye to the deceased.
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VISITATION provides an opportunity for
the family to draw comfort from other members of the family and friends.
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CEREMONY which may be religious based
and include scripture, poems, and remembrances of the deceased individual.
A eulogy, which may be given by clergy, family members, or friends, often
conveys fond memories of the deceased. It can also be used to share
the philosophy of the deceased to be used as an example for others
to follow. Ethnic and religious rituals are often included in the
ceremony. In recent years, these ceremonies are often personalized
by using objects closely associated with the deceased.
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Photographs, mementos, and hobby items
can be displayed during the visitation and ceremony time.
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DISPOSITION of the deceased follows
the ceremony. Common forms of disposition are earth burial, entombment
in a mausoleum, or cremation. Any one of these may include a procession
to the cemetery or crematory so that the friends and family may accompany
the deceased to their final resting place. Sometimes special vehicles
are used to reflect the employment or lifestyle of the deceased.
Whether it be a fire engine, motorcycles, or a unique sports car, these special
vehicles can be included in the procession to the cemetery.
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