How to Plan a Wake

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Tip 1 - How To Pre-Plan A Viewing, Wake Or Visitation

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by F Godard | permalink

Viewing Or Wake At a viewing (also called a wake), the body is on display, usually in an open casket. A viewing may be brief and take place immediately before the funeral service, or may last for up to three days before the service. Viewings and wakes are often organized and staffed by the funeral home you’re working with.

For further reading: https://www.everplans.com/articles/how-to-pre-plan-a-viewing-wake-or-visitation ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Plan a Wake | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by AVA 3925641 | permalink

The wake traditionally involved a period of time when friends and relatives literally stayed awake with the body of the deceased until it was taken to the church for the funeral or to the cemetery for burial. These days, a wake is usually held in the funeral home.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_3454_wake.html ^[2]