HOW MUCH TIME NORMALLY PASSES BETWEEN DEATH AND FUNERAL SERVICES?
Like most funeral decisions, this is primarily up to the family, with some dependence on clergy, church, or funeral home schedules. Most families like to wait at least long enough in order for the obituary and service time to be announced, and some families need to postpone events until out-of-town relatives can travel home. On average, most families need a day to make the necessary funeral arrangements and selections, and to prepare for the funeral service. The visitation may be held the next day, with the funeral service on the third day. There is no “standard,” however, as each family’s needs and desires will vary.
