dropdeded 0 #1 May 8, 2007 Coworker went home from work the other day and took his own life. Funeral is tomorrow but I will be having surgery so cant make it. Visitation is this evening, never been, whats the deal?? Thanks------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #2 May 8, 2007 My best mates dies a while back coming to pick me up for a party. I did not cry when they died but when i went and visited him in his coffin i lost it. One of the hardest thing i have ever done. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #3 May 8, 2007 I just got back from one. It's one of the hardest things you can do, especially if you had any connection to that person at all. If you need that kind of closure, or you feel that you owe it to the family to be there to support them, you should go. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #4 May 8, 2007 It can vary by religion and region-here in the southeast the departed is normally in a room at the funeral home and the visitors file by. There is a receiving line of sorts of the family near the coffin where you pause and say appropriate words of encouragement.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #5 May 8, 2007 Quote I just got back from one. It's one of the hardest things you can do, especially if you had any connection to that person at all. If you need that kind of closure, or you feel that you owe it to the family to be there to support them, you should go. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother. Yeah, this one, I need to go------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #6 May 8, 2007 Find your own closure. At wakes I like the say the goodbyes I never said for a few minutes. Tell his loved ones that you are sorry for their loss. I am sure they would be happy to hear about the positive ways he impacted your life. Some people bring flowers, I have made a donation to a charity organization instead."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
