There are five parts of a funeral. First, there are the visiting hours, the celebration of life, the mass, graveside, and then the collation, which is also called the reception. It's the fun part, where the family and friends of the person is celebrated and food is served.
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What is the gathering before a funeral called?
Memorial Gathering
What is it called when you get together after a funeral?
We sometimes hear the after-funeral reception is referred to as a “repast.” Historically, the repast was a meal shared by close friends and family after the funeral. In modern times, the nature of the repast has evolved to include larger gatherings. For some, a close intimate meal is still the order of the day.
What arrangements have to be made for a funeral?
Arrange transportation. Arrange a hearse to transport the body of the deceased from the funeral service to the cemetery. Arrange a car to transport close family members from the funeral, to the cemetery, and to the post-funeral reception. Arrange transportation and lodging for out of town guests.
Who decides who goes to a funeral?
If the deceased didn't make any preferences legally known, then the decision falls to the next-of-kin (nearest relative). If the next of kin is unavailable or unable to make decisions of this nature, the next of kin hierarchy is followed until someone who is able to make these decisions can be found.
What questions will a funeral director ask?
If the death certificate needs to be filed, the funeral director will ask for information such as the deceased's social security number, birth and death dates, military status, place of death etc. A significant portion of the meeting will be used to discuss the services you would like for the deceased.
Is burial part of a funeral?
A funeral is a ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse, such as a burial or cremation, with the attendant observances. A memorial service (or celebration of life) is a funerary ceremony that is performed without the remains of the deceased person.