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My father-in-law is very near death. We are set with funeral preparations and burial. My wife and I have very little family and we don't know how many people will attend the funeral or go to the gravesite. We don't know what to do about a repast. It could possibly only be the immediate family at the gravesite, numbering five, but I don't know. This is proving to be a real dilema. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Joe
Is is a tradition to have one? If not do not worry about it. If it is then would it be possible to have a light gathering at the home following the funeral? Or maybe try to contact a restaurant and describe your dilemma and see what hey might offer you.
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Answers by Expert:
Jay R. Roberts, C.F.S.P.
Expertise
I am a certified funeral service practioner, a crematory manager, serve on both the Cremation Association of North Carolina and the Crematory Authority of the North Carolina Board of Funeral service. I can share information on all phases of the funeral service including embalming, viewing, cremations, memorial services or other rites and rituals. I can also discuss preneed or atneed planning.
Experience
I have been in the funeral business for 30 years dealing with all aspects of the funeral industry. I am a certified funeral service practioner, a crematory manager, serve on both the Cremation Association of North Carolina and the Crematory Authority of the North Carolina Board of Funeral service.
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