西安石油大学外国语学院：《西方礼仪文化 Western Etiquette Culture》通识课程教学资源（电子课件，英文版）06.丧葬礼仪 The etiquette in Funeral Ceremony

Unit 6 The etiquette in Funeral ceremony

Unit 6 The etiquette in Funeral Ceremony

Part i Lead-in Exercises Vocabulary building: Match the chinese words on the left column with their appropriate English expressions on the right. 1。国葬 1。 cemetery 2献花圈仪式 2 Memorial service 3.向遗体告别 3。cond。ence 4.追思礼拜 4. dirge 5。墓地 5. Wreath laying ceremony 6.挽歌,哀乐 6. Departed saint 7。吊唁,慰问 7. Final rest place 3.棺材 8 coffin 9。公墓 9. To pay final respect 10逝者,亡人 10.State funeral

Part 1 Lead-in Exercises Vocabulary building: Match the Chinese words on the left column with their appropriate English expressions on the right. 1. 国葬 2. 献花圈仪式 3. 向遗体告别 4. 追思礼拜 5. 墓地 6. 挽歌，哀乐 7. 吊唁，慰问 8. 棺材 9. 公墓 10.逝者，亡人 1. cemetery 2. Memorial service 3. condolence 4. dirge 5. Wreath laying ceremony 6. Departed saint 7. Final rest place 8. coffin 9. To pay final respect 10.State funeral

Part 2 Funeral Etiquette The funeral serves several purposes To commemorate the life of the deceased To offer emotional support to the bereaved. To offer an opportunity for friends and family to pay tribute to their loved one. To help the family come to terms with the fact that a death has occurred There's certain etiquette to be followed when someone passes away. It's best to know what is expected to avoid acting in an inappropriate manner

Part 2 Funeral Etiquette The funeral serves several purposes To commemorate the life of the deceased. To offer emotional support to the bereaved. To offer an opportunity for friends and family to pay tribute to their loved one. To help the family come to terms with the fact that a death has occurred. There’s certain etiquette to be followed when someone passes away. It’s best to know what is expected to avoid acting in an inappropriate manner

1. Paying a visit Upon learning of a passing, it's proper to pay your respects to the grieving family in the form of a visit, offering sympathy and asking if you can help. At home At the funeral home Generally, people prefer to visit the latter, because that setting may be more comfortable for guests and the family, as they are prepared for visitors. The visit doesn't have to last long. 15 to 30 minutes or so is just enough to express sympathy and let the family know you care

1. Paying a Visit Upon learning of a passing, it’s proper to pay your respects to the grieving family in the form of a visit, offering sympathy and asking if you can help. At home At the funeral home Generally, people prefer to visit the latter, because that setting may be more comfortable for guests and the family, as they are prepared for visitors. The visit doesn’t have to last long. 15 to 30 minutes or so is just enough to express sympathy and let the family know you care

2, Expressing Sympathy Brief simple expressions of sympathy are usually the best. While most people find themselves at a loss for words, the family will appreciate a sincere expression condolence-however brief I'm sorry Pm so sorry to hear of your loss. always regardedn as a good friend . will be missed by everyone. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. If the family want to talk about the deceased, lend an ear and a few minutes of your time, Share your memories of le deceased

2. Expressing Sympathy Brief, simple expressions of sympathy are usually the best. While most people find themselves at a loss for words, the family will appreciate a sincere expression of condolence-however brief. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I always regarded … as a good friend. …will be missed by everyone. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. If the family want to talk about the deceased, lend an ear and a few minutes of your time. Share your memories of the deceased

3. Offering Help Suddeny or tragic deaths, may be so emotionally draining, your thoughtful gestures are valuable and willl be long remembered and appreciated. What help you can offer? You can help with childcare, or food gifts, r picking up out-of-town relatives, or just unning some errands

3. Offering Help Sudden, or tragic deaths, may be so emotionally draining, your thoughtful gestures are valuable and will be long remembered and appreciated. What help you can offer? You can help with childcare, or food gifts, or picking up out-of-town relatives, or just running some errands

4. Dressing Properly The basic rule remains that the dress should be black. Nevertheless, you can add a few variations depending on the prevalent style and your relationship with the deceased. Women She should always stick to the traditional style The best is a black suit where both trousers and skirt can be used Be particular about not wearing open-toe shoes at a funeral ceremony. If you plan to wear a hat, it would be one with very wide brim and always black

4. Dressing Properly The basic rule remains that the dress should be black. Nevertheless, you can add a few variations depending on the prevalent style and your relationship with the deceased. Women She should always stick to the traditional style. The best is a black suit where both trousers and skirt can be used. Be particular about not wearing open-toe shoes at a funeral ceremony. If you plan to wear a hat, it would be one with very wide brim and always black

Men Men too, will have to follow the basic funeral dress code. It is expected of men to wear black suit and white shirt with a plain black tie, For footwear, men should wear black socks and black shoes avoid sneakers at all costs Because they will look loud and disrespectful among the sea f black dresses usually found at the funerals

Men Men, too, will have to follow the basic funeral dress code. It is expected of men to wear black suit and white shirt with a plain black tie. For footwear, men should wear black socks and black shoes. Avoid sneakers at all costs. Because they will look loud and disrespectful among the sea of black dresses usually found at the funerals

5. Mourning at the Funeral The funeral is held according to the family's choice which may be a few days after the time of death allowing family members to attend the service. A member of the clergy will probably conduct the ceremony, but it isn't at all uncommon for friends and family to say a few words about the deceased or read poems or even sing a song, which details happy memories and accomplishments, Sometimes the delivering of the eulogy is done by the clergy. Church bells may be tolled both before and after the service

5. Mourning at the Funeral The funeral is held according to the family’s choice which may be a few days after the time of death, allowing family members to attend the service. A member of the clergy will probably conduct the ceremony, but it isn’t at all uncommon for friends and family to say a few words about the deceased or read poems or even sing a song, which details happy memories and accomplishments, Sometimes the delivering of the eulogy is done by the clergy. Church bells may be tolled both before and after the service

6. Other Means to Express Sympathy If you can not attend the funeral, there are many other ways to express the Sympathy. E-mail: it is appropriate from those who are not intimate with the family such as a business associate or a former neighbor. Phone Calls: If you live out-of-town, you should telephone as soon as possible to offer your sympathy. Keep the call brief, since others will probably be trying to call as well

6. Other Means to Express Sympathy If you can not attend the funeral, there are many other ways to express the sympathy. E-mail: it is appropriate from those who are not intimate with the family such as a business associate or a former neighbor. Phone Calls: If you live out-of-town, you should telephone as soon as possible to offer your sympathy. Keep the call brief, since others will probably be trying to call as well