{"id":443,"date":"2022-12-12T00:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T00:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/?p=443"},"modified":"2022-11-14T17:51:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T17:51:26","slug":"common-questions-about-cremation-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/common-questions-about-cremation-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Questions About Cremation Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve looked at your wardrobe before going to a memorial and wondered what in the heck you\u2019re supposed to wear. Or, maybe you\u2019ve been to a memorial after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neflfuneral.com\/pages\/funeral-home-cremations-jacksonville-fl\">cremation service in Jacksonville, FL<\/a> and wondered who that person in the dark suit was.<\/p>\n<p>Many people have lots of questions about cremations, funerals, and other related topics. Luckily, this list of common cremation service-related questions and their answers can hopefully help shed some light on your queries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What\u2019s the Difference Between a Memorial and a Funeral? \u2013<\/strong> The main difference is the presence of the body. A memorial is when the body is not present at the gathering to celebrate the life of the deceased, and a funeral is when the body is present at the service. Generally, memorials happen after cremation service or other instances that would prevent the body from being present, like when the body is donated to science.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should Kids Come to the Service? &#8211;<\/strong> The memorialization process is very important for mourning and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neflfuneral.com\/grief-and-healing\/grief-support-resources\">dealing with grief<\/a> in a healthy and constructive way. This is true for kids just as it is true for adults. Childcare experts say that children should have a say in the matter of whether or not they should attend a funeral. Ask your child if he wants to go to the memorial service and make every effort to respect his choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Does \u201cIn Lieu of Flowers\u201d Mean? &#8211;<\/strong> \u201cIn lieu of flowers\u201d is often the phrase used in a service program, death announcement or obituary when the bereaved request that mourners memorialize the deceased in other ways besides sending flowers. This could mean a donation to a charity or even a gift of food for after the event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Do You Wear to a Funeral or Memorial? \u2013<\/strong> This question has a tricky answer, as it really depends on the service. Some funerals and memorials are more traditional with guests wearing black clothing to honor the somber feel of the event. But other services are more modern and celebratory, making it OK for guests to wear color or more casual clothing. Use the location of the service as a clue to the type of clothing you should wear. A funeral at a church? Black, more formal attire is best. A memorial at a beach? Casual is most likely just fine. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-445 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cremation service in Jacksonville, FL\" width=\"245\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cremation-service-in-Jacksonville-FL-1.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I Send a Sympathy Card? \u2013<\/strong> Sending a card is just one of the many ways you can show support for the bereaved. If you do send a card, send it within two weeks of the death. If you don\u2019t want to send a card, you can reach out in another way like a phone call, email or visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What do Funeral Directors Do? \u2013<\/strong> Funeral directors are, first and foremost, in charge of preparing a body for burial or cremation, but they also help with a ton of other things from arranging memorials and funerals to providing transportation to and from the place of disposition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you want to learn more about these topics or Jacksonville, FL <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.neflfuneral.com\/options-for-after-cremation-services\/\">cremation services<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neflfuneral.com\/about-us\/history-and-staff\">We are here for you<\/a>. Call or visit us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve looked at your wardrobe before going to a memorial and wondered what in the heck you\u2019re supposed to wear. 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