When should you not go to a funeral?

When should you not go to a funeral?

Unless the family wants the funeral or memorial service to be private, you are welcome to attend. If you are close to the bereaved or the deceased, live close by and have no extenuating circumstances, then, by all means, go to the funeral. In fact, if you don’t go, your presence may be missed.

What does God say about not going to a funeral?

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:8 that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” It is a testimony to our family and friends that we believe our deceased loved ones are not in the casket. A Christian funeral should not be focused solely on the body of the person who died.

What to say if you Cannot attend a funeral?

If you did not attend the funeral, you could make your apologies by saying something like: “Please accept my apologies for not being able to attend the funeral.” Sign off with an appropriate message. An appropriate sign-off could be something like “with sympathy”, “with caring thoughts” or “our sincere sympathy”.

What can you send instead of flowers for death?

Here are five alternative sympathy gifts for bereaved friends and family that will let them know you’re thinking of them:A potted plant. Often the issue with flower arrangements is that they inevitably wilt and die. Food. A charitable donation. A candle. A blanket, pillow or cuddly toy.

How do you apologize for not attending a funeral?

Dear [Name], I so wanted to attend the funeral but things didn’t go as planned. Please accept my apologies for not being there, and I’m sending this sympathy gift as a small token of my love towards you and the family. I will always cherish the memories we shared together with [Name].