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Etiquette Tips for Memorials and Funerals
If you have been invited to the funeral or memorial service for a loved one but have never been to one before, you may not be sure about the etiquette. Here are some things to consider.
Attending the service of a loved one who has died can allow you to say goodbye and to get the closure you need. This is something that is very healthy for you to do. If you have never been to a service before, however, you may not be certain about the kind of etiquette you may have to follow when attending. Here are some tips that providers of cremation services in New Iberia, LA want you to know so that you are not worried when attending the service.
One of the things most people are concerned about when going to a memorial or funeral is what they should wear. You want to be respectful and make sure that you do not offend anyone with what you wear. Black is always an appropriate color choice, but you can also go for other dark options like blues and greens. You should stay away from bright colors or from anything that has a very busy pattern. You also want to avoid anything that is too casual or too revealing.
You want to get to the service on time. It can be incredibly disruptive to arrive late and that is not something you want to do. If you are someone who has a tendency to be late, you want to give yourself enough time to get to the service before it starts. If you find that being late is unavoidable, be sure to take a seat at the back of the room so that you do not disturb anyone.
Silence your phone before the service begins. You want to be sure that it does not ring and bother anyone throughout the service. Do keep in mind that if your phone still makes a lot of noise, even on silent, you may want to turn it off completely. Choosing a funeral home that would be able to provide you with the services you need is also something you would want to do.
Saying a few words of condolence to the family is traditional and it is something you want to do. Remember that the family will be exhausted from having made all of the arrangements and from the service itself. You do not want to take up too much of their time because they will have lots of people to greet. Be sure to consider that and offer them just a few words of condolence.
These are some tips that can help you attend the service for a loved one without fear of offending anyone. Do think about what you want to wear and be sure that you get to the service on time so you do not disturb anyone. You can learn more about attending a funeral or memorial service or you can ask any questions you may have when you reach out to a New Iberia, LA cremation services provider like us at Pellerin Funeral Homes. We are here to help you manage after the loss of a loved one and to answer any questions you have. Give us a call right now or visit us today to speak with an expert. Also, choosing a cemetery is an important decision, but it is only one part of the funeral planning process. With our help, you can make all the arrangements needed to give your loved one a beautiful send-off.
Jim is originally from Orange, Texas and attended Northwestern State University while on a golf scholarship. Jim graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
After graduation, he returned to Texas, where he started a family and worked for an industrial transportation warehouse.
In 2002, Jim received a degree in Applied Sciences from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Sciences and returned to Natchitoches. He has been professionally employed as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since obtaining this degree.
Jim joined the staff at Blanchard-St. Denis in March 2008 and became General Manager in 2017. Jim’s level of care for the families he serves is shown everyday by his strong work ethic and his compassion for others at one of the most difficult times in their life.
He is married to Laura Flores and together they are owners of a local restaurant. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and occasionally playing golf with his son, Joe.
Dawn Slaughter has been a resident of Natchitoches since 1994. She moved to Natchitoches from Bossier City to attend Northwestern State University, but South Louisiana will always be “home”. Her dad spent 23 years in the Air Force, during which time she was fortunate enough to live abroad for 3 years and traveled to several countries. She met her husband Jason, at NSU. They have three beautiful daughters, Madison, Morgan, and Mikayla. In 2011, she graduated from Northwestern.
She was a stay-at-home mom for many years. Her husband has subcontracted for cemetery service for the funeral home for over 20 years. She began working at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in November of 2018 as the office administrator and received her funeral director’s license in July of 2019. Dawn takes pride in helping the families of Natchitoches during some of their most difficult times, and helping them prepare their final arrangements to lessen the grief for their families.
Dawn is very active in her church, teaching her little third graders in Sunday School and singing in the choir at Christmas time. She is a member of the Les Amies Service Organization and enjoys volunteering in the community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and quilting. She is her daughter’s biggest fan in all of their pursuits.
Hunter was raised in Many, Louisiana, he graduated from Negreet High School in 2013. He then obtained an associate degree in applied sciences from Dallas institute of Funeral Service to practice Funeral Directing and Embalming.
In December of 2022, Hunter joined the staff of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Through Hunter’s 10 years of service in the funeral industry he learned how much he loves helping families through the toughest time of their life. Hunter takes pride in treating each family he cares for like his own.
Hunter has two children, Anniston Kate and Lawson. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, watching any kind of sport, but most of all spending time his children and family.
Tommy started his career with Blanchard St. Denis working part-time. He joined our funeral home full-time in 2011 after retiring from the United States Postal Service with 37 years of service.
Tommy is a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where he graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1970. He furthered his education by receiving an associate degree from Northwestern State University.
He is married to Lisa McClellan. They have 4 children between them and are fondly known as Pepaw and Nana to 8 wonderful grandchildren. Tommy loves the game of golf and plays every chance he gets. He is also a wonderful cook and enjoys doing so for his family.
Tommy is passionate about caring for and seeing the needs of others. He takes pride in helping the people in his community during one of the most difficult times in their life.
Steve was born in Natchitoches and raised in Montgomery. When he graduated from high school, he attended NSU and studied mechanical arts.
He began his career with Gifford Hill and Company, a major construction supply company. While working full-time Steve attended the Shreveport Beauty Academy at night and received his license for makeup and hair styling. After 30 years he retired from Gifford Hill as Regional Manager for the Southwest region.
Steve began working for Blanchard St. Denis in 2012. His new endeavor with our firm gave him the opportunity to work in funeral service, a field he had always wanted to be a part of. Steve loves working side by side with the team at Blanchard St. Denis and helping families after the loss of a loved one.
Steve is married to Phyllis Kinkle Stroud, they have 3 wonderful daughters and 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Anthony lives in Natchitoches. He was born and reared on Cane River and went to school at St. Joseph Elementary and St. Matthew High School in Melrose.
He is married to Janet and they have 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Anthony retired in 2006 from L&L Automotive which he co-owned with his brother. He then opened Anthony’s Auto, selling used cars. He also helps Janet with her catering business, Tatae’s. Anthony joined the team at Blanchard St. Denis in 2020.
Anthony Loves traveling with Janet, spending time with family and talking about cars with his sons and grandsons.
