Funeral Etiquette in Different Faiths

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Written By Summer Othman
Lit candles positioned before a gold menorah, illuminating the scene with a gentle, inviting glow.

If you are attending the funeral of someone of a different faith you can get advice here on, for example, what to expect, how to pay your respects, how to send condolences and what to wear to the funeral.

Buddhist

Church of England

Church of Scotland

Hindu

Humanist

Jewish

Muslim

Orthodox

Roman Catholic

Sikh

 

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