A viewing compared to a funeral is generally a more informal event.
Viewing room funeral.
This is also considered an important event for showing your respects to the family.
The viewing has had many name changes over the years.
If you will be holding a viewing or visitation at a funeral home the funeral home may charge you for use of the facility and room set up.
Some funeral homes will charge by the day while others will charge by the hour.
Rooms in a traditional funeral home september 5th 2012.
Why have a viewing.
One thing that almost all funeral homes have in common is that they are large elaborate structures built in the traditional style.
It is generally recommended however not necessary that any body to be viewed be embalmed in order to create the best possible presentation of the.
If the family is having an open casket funeral the body is often in the room for viewing.
From historic brick facades and marble pillars to classic victorian décor the funeral home setting is designed to provide comfort to the family as well as serve a functional purpose.
In funeral services a viewing sometimes referred to as calling hours reviewal funeral visitation in the united states and canada is the time that the family and friends come to see the deceased after they have been prepared by a funeral home.
May take place before or after the funeral and disposition.
A wake and viewing are similar in that they both allow mourners to express their grief share their experiences with the deceased and offer condolences to the family.
A viewing allows mourners the opportunity to share their grief support one another and say goodbye on a personal level.