Waiting to go to calling hours. . .

[moshquerade]

A friend's grandfather passed this weekend, and a bunch of us are going to his calling hours this afternoon. One of the more awkward things I've had to do in awhile. I hope I don't hear anyone say, "he looks good". :|

 

[Tweak155]

I visited your thread because it only had one view. This should cheer you up!

 

[DougK62]

It really won't be too awkward, from my experiences. Your friend will just be happy that you all showed up and will want to talk about normal stuff like always.

 

[BoomerD]

"Calling Hours?" Never heard it called that before. I suppose it makes more sense than "visiting hours" though...
Take a flask of the grandfather's favorite liquid refreshment and "share it" with him.

 

[preslove]

Is this another term for "wake?"

 

[moshquerade]

I visited your thread because it only had one view. This should cheer you up!

Thank you for being so kind. :awe:

 

[highland145]

I hate those things. Condolences to your friend. We went twice last week.

 

[moshquerade]

Is this another term for "wake?"

Yes. In his obit it says: "Calling hours at the XXXXX Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday."

I guess that's just the way we say it around here?

 

[moshquerade]

I hate those things. Condolences to your friend. We went twice last week.

"I'm sorry" is about all I can think of to say. I'm at a loss for words. But yes, I am glad to go to support my friend.

 

[preslove]

Yes. In his obit it says: "Calling hours at the XXXXX Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday."

I guess that's just the way we say it around here?

I hate those. So awkward. At least it isn't a formal, Catholic wake. My mom's dad had one of those. Thing lasted 4 or 5 hours. I huddled in a corner with my two cousins for much of that time.

 

[DougK62]

"calling hours" is a very common term.

 

[BoomerD]

Is this another term for "wake?"

Nah, a wake is a huge party to celebrate the life of the recently deceased...or at least the Irish wakes I've been to certainly were.

 

[darkxshade]

Yes. In his obit it says: "Calling hours at the XXXXX Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday."

I guess that's just the way we say it around here?

Stay home, play dumb, call the funeral home at 7 and ask for your friend and give your condolences when he picks up. :ninja:

 

[SKORPI0]

Is this another term for "wake?"

Also called "visitation". I rarely stay long when I pay respect.

 

[preslove]

Nah, a wake is a huge party to celebrate the life of the recently deceased...or at least the Irish wakes I've been to certainly were.

German catholic wakes involve spending hours praying over the body. LAME!

 

[zokudu]

Are you planning on staying the whole time. When I go to these unless its close family I tend to stay for a while offer my condolences to the family and leave. Theres really no need to stick around.

 

[preCRT]

Doesn't have to be awkward, nor a long visit. Just tell your friend you are sorry for her loss. If you didn't personally know her grandfather, there really isn't much more to say.



Some cultures gather before the funeral, some afterward. The age of the decedent & cause of death tends to dictate if the gathering is all sad or a celebration of their life.

 

[RearAdmiral]

This is why I'm going to have my dead body launched into space.

 

[1sikbITCH]

It's called "viewing hours" here. Pretty much all you can do with 'em once they're dead. Unless you want to end up in prison