Do I Have to Wear Black to a Funeral?: 112 Etiquette Guidelines for the New Rules of Death

by Florence Isaacs

Overview

Everything you ever wanted to know about funeral etiquette but were afraid to ask

When is attending a funeral or memorial service “a must,” and when is it optional? Can a eulogy be funny? Can I scatter my brother’s ashes in the backyard? Should I place a death notice or an obituary? What’s the difference?

These are all questions that Florence Isaacs has been asked as a blogger for Legacy.com, a role that earned her the nickname of the “Dear Abby of Death.”

In Do I Have to Wear Black to a Funeral?, she answers urgent questions about grief, funerals, different religious ceremonies, and more, offering practical guidelines for modern situations—and, yes, what to wear. Isaacs’ honest, often entertaining, responses provide no-nonsense information to millennials, while also helping older generations navigate new waters, like how to send condolences through social media. She offers fresh insights, plus an etiquette map of the right things to do and say, in her familiar, sensitive, and sincere style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682683569
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	01/14/2020
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Florence Isaacs is the “Dear Abby of Death.” For many years, she wrote two blogs every month for Legacy.com, the world’s largest commercial provider of online obituaries and memorials. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

When Someone Else's Loved One Dies 15

Attending Services 18

Condolences in Personal Relationships 39

Condolences in Business/Professional Situations 56

"Sticky" Condolences 63

Donations 65

Funeral Guide by Religion 69

When You Are The Bereaved 81

Organizing Services, Burials, and Cremations 82

Finances 105

Obituaries 113

Acknowledging Condolences 123

Planning Ahead 127

Talking About Death And Grief 153

Conclusion 165

Acknowledgments 167

Index 169