Services/Wake / Viewing

Wake / Viewing

A dedicated period for family and friends to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

What it is

The wake is a gathering and farewell period where family, friends, and acquaintances come together in a dignified setting before the funeral ceremony or cremation.

When it is needed

When the family needs time to come together before the final ceremony.
When religious or cultural tradition calls for a viewing period.
When relatives live in different locations and require travel time.
When a dedicated space is needed to receive condolences and expressions of support.

How it works

1.Select a suitable venue (mortuary chapel, funeral home room, or church).
2.Coordinate body preparation and schedules with the funeral agency.
3.Arrange floral decoration, ambient music, and symbolic or religious elements.
4.Welcome visitors throughout the established viewing period.
5.Transition to the funeral ceremony or proceed to cremation.

Main cost factors

Viewing period contracted (12h, 24h, or 48h).
Venue type used (chapel, funeral home, parish church).
Thanatopraxis service for body presentation.
Floral arrangements, lighting, and ceremonial elements.

Quick checklist

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Wake venue and schedule confirmed.
Close family and friends notified.
Floral and ambient decoration decided.
Ceremony format chosen (religious or civil).
Logistics coordinated with the funeral agency.

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Related services

Burial

Conventional funeral ceremony with wake and interment at a local cemetery.

Cremation

A modern and flexible alternative to traditional burial, with or without a farewell ceremony.

Thanatopraxis (Body Preparation)

Professional temporary conservation and aesthetic treatment for a dignified viewing.

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