Understanding Funeral Etiquette: Visitations Vs. Viewings
What is a visitation vs. A visitation is a funeral gathering where people visit to pay their respects to the deceased’s family. It takes place before the funeral, usually in the afternoon or. The general etiquette of visitations and funerals. Is it ok to attend viewings, visitations, or funerals of those whom you didn’t know well?
Viewings and visitations typically take place at a funeral home, a church, or the family’s residence. The atmosphere is respectful and often somber. Flowers, photographs, or mementos might be.
