Do I have to go to my uncles 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.

Should I feel bad for not attending a funeral?

If you have chosen not to attend a funeral, you may experience some guilt, even if you feel totally confident in your decision. The guilt may come from familial pressure, societal and/or religious pressure, and the cultural expectation of attending. If you feel guilty: Consider why you’ve chosen not to attend.

How do you say no to attend a funeral?

So don’t give an excuse or reason why you can’t make it to the funeral. Instead, simply give your condolences for their loss, tell them that you regret that you can’t (or couldn’t) make it to the funeral, and express your love, sympathy, and support.

Is attending one’s burial important why?

One of the most important reasons to go to a funeral is to pay your respects. Being there shows that you want to support the family and help say a meaningful goodbye. At the same time, it allows you to honor the deceased and the memories you shared with them.

Should I attend viewing or funeral?

If the event is limited to family only, you should respect the family’s wishes and not attend. If you are invited to a wake, viewing, or visitation and would like to attend but for whatever reason you cannot attend, you can simply attend the funeral service.

Do you go to a funeral if you don’t attend?

There may be an appropriate way to express your condolences that doesn’t include attending. The bereaved is a close friend or family member. Attending the funeral of a close friend or family member is almost always the right move. Unless there is some particular reason that you cannot attend, go to the funeral.

Do you have any regrets for not attending your mother’s funeral?

So no – I have no regrets for not attending and I would have no desire to attend it now if given the opportunity again. My mother’s funeral, I will attend; to witness a life of sacrifice and of love and of devotion as true and as deep as is possible will be my honor.

Is it wrong to miss a family member’s funeral?

To determine if it is wrong to miss a family member’s funeral, look at your situation. Sometimes you simply cannot be there for logistical, financial or medical reasons. Other times, the person was so abusive that they do not deserve your presence. But in most cases, you do what my brother did.

Should you bring a friend to a funeral or memorial service?

If you’re uncomfortable going alone, it is appropriate to bring a friend; on the whole, the more people that show up to a funeral or memorial service, the more supported the family will feel.