Farewell ceremonies are moments that contain mixed feelings on the part of family and friends. At this moment, several formalities define the farewell of a loved one, including the funeral and wake. Both involve a feeling of emptiness on the part of all the people involved, but they are expressions with different characteristics and can cause doubts for those who experience the situation.
What is a wake?
When we hear the expression “I will go to the wake”, it means that the person will watch over, take care of, be close or present. It is the last moment destined to show feelings towards the deceased, share hugs, pay honorable tributes and assimilate the closing of a cycle.
The wakes are traditional and take place in the most varied cultures and religions, with the most different spaces and times of duration.
In order to make this moment a little less painful, companies in the funeral sector are investing in technologies and humanized care, seeking to comfort and welcome people who go through this experience.
Why is it important to attend a wake?
Faced with the various stages of mourning, we can see how important the wake is, as it allows everyone to pay their last respects as a closure of the cycle that comprises birth, development and death.
We noticed countless people who live with the pain of loss, many of them were unable to attend the wake and pay their respects.
Enabling participation for those who currently cannot be present in person is an act of acceptance and a need that grows every day.
Relatives and friends are often unable to travel to participate in the farewell ceremonies, either because they live or work far away, or even due to health or work conditions. Thus, cemeteries, crematoria and funeral homes seek, through online broadcasts, to welcome everyone who cannot be physically present.
And what is the funeral?
The term funeral has broader characteristics. It involves all stages, from contracting services, paying homage, as well as choosing between burial and cremation.
In this case, the family designates a legal guardian to make contacts and bureaucratic procedures with the company in the funeral sector and from that moment on, decisions are made about times, location, tributes and closure.
Just like the wake, the funeral also has different formats according to beliefs and regions.
In Brazil, for example, it is more common for the entire process to be completed within 24 hours; already in the United States, it usually takes at least 4 days until the burial or cremation.
Regardless of form, culture or belief, it is essential that everyone can assimilate and understand the match.
We always seek to value life and honor stories, allowing all mourners to participate in this considerable and respectable stage. And in this context, online wake technology contributes directly by promoting acceptance and inclusion.
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*Article written by Beatriz Regina Brixner – Adiaŭ Team
