What type of service should I have?
Only you can answer that question. The type of service conducted for the deceased,
if not noted in a pre-plan, is decided by the family. The service is usually held
at a place of worship or at the funeral home. The service may vary in ritual according
to religious denomination or the wishes of the family. The presence of friends at
this time is an acknowledgment of friendship and support. A private service is by
invitation only where selected relatives and a few close friends attend the funeral
service. A memorial service is usually a service without the body present and can
vary in ceremony and procedures according to the family's community and religious
affiliations.