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Attending A Visitation At A Funeral Home

August 12, 2019 • Teri Vila-Caballero

There are a variety of things that funeral homes in Coral Gables, FL can help you with when you are planning final services for a loved one. They will show you the options, for example, so you have all the information you need to make informed decisions. They will also support you with compassion and assure you that your loved one is in good hands. If you want to have a visitation for your loved one, here are a few things you might want to know.

Visitations usually take place before a funeral. Sometimes, they are right before the funeral and other times they are a day before. The family is often gathered first and those closest to the departed often remain at the visitation for the entire time period. However, it is usually more of an open house for everyone else. During the time frame, people can come and go as they wish. They pay their respects to the deceased and offer their support to the family members present. These visits don’t have to be long to mean a lot to the family.

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For a visitation, it’s nice to be dressed in business casual clothing. You don’t want to be too casual and you always want to dress in a conservative manner. You don’t have to wear black clothing, but try not to be flashy, either. The family will understand if you are just coming from work to see them, and if you work in an office and dress decently, that works. If you have a construction job, on the other hand, it’s best to clean up first before you attend the visitation.

The visitation is a chance for you to say a final goodbye so if you feel comfortable and want to, you are able to approach the deceased, view them, perhaps say a few words quietly, and get the closure you need. If you aren’t close to the person or don’t feel comfortable with that, you don’t have to do that. You could just be there to support the family of the deceased and that’s okay too. There are no formal traditions that you absolutely have to carry out as a guest at a visitation.

If you want to know more about the visitation process and what to expect, funeral homes in Coral Gables, FL are here to help. The professionals at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory organize funerals, visitations, cremations, memorial services, and much more, but we are also here as support staff for those surrounding families in grieving. Call us at (305) 631-0001 and ask questions about the visitation you’re going to attend or get details on what you should or shouldn’t do while you are present. We’re located at 2546 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33135 and our funeral director can certainly meet with you when you want to pre-plan arrangements of your own or work on plans for someone in your family who has passed away. You can get more details about our services at ferdinandfuneralhomes.com.

Teri Vila-Caballero

Teri Vila-Caballero

Teri Vila-Caballero is the Pre Need Director at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. She joined the team in 2012 to fulfill her calling to serve our community.

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