Friday, April 15, 2011
homework 46
so now we are doing a unit of caring for the dead. one of the first things that come to mind is funerals. people host funerals for those who obviously have passed on and is a type of party where people gather to pay respects to the one who has passed on. the family would hold a wake for about a day or two so people could come say their last prayers, touch the body, get a last view, and give their respects to the family. then on the next or same day, they put the body six feet in the ground where they say a few more prayers and then cover the casket up with dirt and flowers. then the funeral is over. sometimes everybody would then go back to the families house for some food and have a gathering. another thing that comes to mind is depending on what the person wants, they could be cremated and put in a urn. where then someone would take home and put it somewhere safe. or they could possibly spread the ashes at a spot where they know the person would want to lay for eternity. by doing this, people feel as if that is putting the person at rest so they are now peaceful because they are at their favorite area/ spot.
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Jessica,
ReplyDeleteyour blog made me reflect a lot back to mine, the way you described how funerals go, and what they mean is the way my mother described it for my homework 48, people gather, rekindle, and go back to a home or hall and eat and etc. Not a big deal but for me it struct me because i've never been to a funeral, so i cant imagine eating at one, and to hear that food plays a role surprises me. One of the things i liked about your blog was that it was short, and went straight to the point, which are my favorite type of things to read. One feedback I'd give you is use more capital words in the beginning of each sentence, so that way it'll be more of an organize read, and will flow. Other than that good job, and look forward to reading more of your blogs to come.
-Rigel
Dear Jess,
ReplyDeleteKudos! I have to agree with Rigel ^, your blog is short and to the point. You gave the necessary information that was needed and a little back ground about a few to the many different ways / rituals or customs people go through when handling someone’s death.
Unlike Rigel who has been fortunate enough not to attend a funeral as of yet, I've attended four. One of the things I've realized that you in fact did state was that the use of food is definitely common at funerals. We usually have the wake for two days each day get together the night before prepare food for after the wake and invite the attendee’s over so we can comfort one another. But the main reason we involve food in my culture is because it brings people together. Even though you lost let's say the best bean maker in the family, we get together and try our best.
When you said party, when talking about a funeral it reminded me of my mom’s will. She wants pictures of her life everywhere and everyone sipping on apple martinis. O yeah and no tears.
Keep up the good work! Just watch your grammar.
- Jes