Dos and Do Nots of Memorial Etiquette 

If you have been invited to attend the service of a loved one who has passed away and you have never been to one before, you may have questions about what you need to do and what is appropriate. There are etiquette rules in place that you want to know about so that you do not offend anyone at the service and so that you can focus on getting closure and healing after the loss. Here are some of the dos and do nots that providers of cremation services in Bowling Green, KY want you to remember.  

Do think about what you wear. The traditional color has always been black but you can choose to have other sober colors. You can choose dark greens and blues, as well as grays. You want to remember not to wear something too casual or too revealing, since you do not want to draw attention away from the service. If you would feel comfortable wearing it to a place of worship, you can wear that outfit to the funeral or memorial service.  

Do not get there late. You do not want to bother anyone by arriving once the service has already started. If you are someone who tends to be late, you will want to allow yourself plenty of time to get there before it starts. If it is completely impossible to get there on time, you will want to take a seat at the back of the room so that you do not bother anyone.  

Do silence your phone. The last thing you want to do is to bother people who are grieving with a ringing phone. If the phone still makes a lot of noise when on silent, you will want to turn it off completely. It can be important to remember this.  

Do not skip the reception if you are invited. You want to offer your loved ones the condolences that they deserve and you want to mingle. The reception can help you get closure, as well, so do consider this.  

Do offer the family of the deceased your sympathies but do not take up a lot of their time. You will want to keep in mind that they will be exhausted from the service and from the grief they are dealing with. You want to offer them your sympathies and let them greet the next people.  

These are all important dos and do nots to remember when getting ready to attend a funeral or memorial service. You want to be sure that you get to the service on time and that you wear something appropriate. If you still have questions about this, you can reach out to a Bowling Green, KY cremation service provider like us at Cone Funeral Home. We are ready to offer you the kind of help that you need to honor the person you lost. You can give us a call now or you can stop by our location for more information.