The funeral meal is considered obligatory because it completes the process of saying goodbye to the deceased. It is carried out immediately after the funeral, on the ninth and fortieth day, as well as on the anniversary of the person’s death. Relatives independently choose how the whole process will proceed. They also decide at their own discretion where it is more convenient to meet people who have come to say goodbye to the deceased.
To get rid of the hassle and ensure a decent send-off for the deceased, it is now increasingly preferred to organize a wake in a cafe . This really turns out to be more convenient than holding a funeral meal at home. Relatives and friends will not have to worry about anything, since the establishment’s staff will prepare the halls, prepare the funeral dinner, and take care of meeting and serving guests. Establishments separately specify what faith the deceased professed in order to conduct the meal in accordance with religious traditions and comply with all stipulated norms.
How to choose a place for a funeral
To choose a suitable cafe for a funeral, you should consider the following details:
- location of the establishment - it is advisable to choose places near a cemetery or crematorium;
- the capacity of the halls is selected taking into account the expected number of people who will come to say goodbye to the deceased;
- menu - usually there are several options for first courses, main courses, salads and appetizers to choose from; sweets, fruits and vegetables, and pastries are also placed on the table;
- Availability of parking is an important factor if you plan to have many guests in their cars.
Almost every funeral restaurant independently develops a menu for funeral dinners and offers options in different price categories. Payment is made depending on the number of persons. For the convenience of guests, it is also recommended to think about delivery in advance: rent a minibus or pre-book a taxi.
