The ceremony chosen by a family to pay honor and respect to the deceased and the surviving family. Usually held at a church or funeral chapel and followed by a short service at the cemetery.

a celebration of life with the body present

a special type of memorial service where the body of the deceased is delivered for final disposition during or following the service

a tribute to the deceased and a way for survivors to celebrate the life of their loved one, acknowledge the contributions the deceased made to their lives and prepare for going on with life following the death of their friend or family member

a unique and individual tribute to a loved one

a way to honor someone's life and bright, colorful flowers are a meaning ful part of this tribute

Also final rites. The rites conducted immediately before final disposition of the dead body.

Ceremony, religious or secular, in which the bereaved say goodbye to the deceased in various ways, before the remains are permanently interred.

1) The profession which deals with the handling of dead human bodies; 2) The religious or other rites conducted immediately before final disposition of the dead human body.