Weird thing I noticed at a funeral.

I was attending a funeral few days back. After offering the customary flowers I stood silent in prayer for the the departed soul. But I couldn't help notice the continuous murmurs that was going around. Everyone was talking to someone. in hush tones. I had a feeling that it may be not about the depart man.

I looked around again. The only two people who were silent was I and the dead guy. Felt bad. I looked at him and almost said "Sorry man". I don't know if silence is mandatory at funerals. But it would be nice.

Anyway sharing some trivial things I saw.

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bijouxbroussard · F

I can understand that. But at my mother’s funeral in February, I saw relatives and family friends whom I hadn’t in decades. We hugged each other, we cried, we sang, those of us who play instruments did. And at the repas later we shared memories of Mom and made sure we had each other’s addresses and numbers so we could stay in touch.

And while it wasn’t quiet and a few times we were even able to laugh, my mother was warm, outgoing, someone who could walk up on stage and with an off the cuff joke have everyone in the room laughing. I think she would’ve been delighted. 🥹

fun4us2b · M

@bijouxbroussard That's true - I attended an older neighbors funeral where many spoke and told stories, and the children performed songs the mom had loved...when we left, I thought..."that was the best funeral I ever went to" It must've been good and supportive for the family....