Going To Your First Visitation

Oct 24, 2021

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While some people are used to services in funeral homes in Haltom City, TX that include visitations and traditional funerals, since cremation is so prevalent today, you may have only attended memorial services in the past. Now, however, a family member, a friend, or someone else has passed on and you want to attend the visitation service the family is having. If you’ve never been to one before, here are some things you will want to know so you are as comfortable as possible going into the process. 



Things Are Often Casual 

While funerals are usually on the formal side, you need to think of a visitation in more casual terms. You may have been to cremation memorial services, for example, that were more casual in nature and that might be a similar vibe to a visitation. You want to dress appropriately, but don’t feel like you have to be formal, wear dark colors, or be in a full dress or suit by any means. Even what you wore to work can be find if you are stopping in after you get off in the evening or on a break. 



It’s An Open House 

Funerals and even often memorial services for cremation are strict on their start times. You need to arrive at a certain time or the event starts without you. Visitations are different. They are more of an open house and there’s a time period range in which you can come to the event. The family will set certain hours and you can show up any time in those hours. The only people that arrive right away and stay till the end are the closest family members. You can drop in at your convenience and there’s no need to stay more than 20-30 minutes. 



Gifts Are Accepted 

While it’s never required, if you want to bring a gift to the family, you can certainly do so at that time. There might even be a basket for cards available at the back of the room. You can bring your card then so you don’t have to mail it and you can ensure that the family gets your sympathy and support in that way. 



No Requirements On Approaching The Casket 

Some people go to a visitation so they can see the person who died, say goodbye, and get closure over their death. Other people go to support the family members who lost their loved one. Whatever your reason for going, it’s good to understand that are no requirements regarding approaching the casket and the person who is lying within it. You can approach if you want to and feel comfortable doing so, but if you don’t know them or don’t want to, there’s nothing that forces that upon you. 


The professionals at funeral homes in Haltom City, TX can help you understand more about visitations, funerals, cremation services, memorials, or anything else you might want to attend on behalf of a family member or friend. You can contact Alpine Funeral Home at any time for more advice. 


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