When we lose someone
near and dear, we grieve,
but also have questions. I can’t help
with the grieving process, but I can do this...
May I
wait 6 Months to Host Memorial Services?
Dear Polite One,
I was just wondering if you know of any
rules or guidelines concerning the timing of memorial services. Is there
a time limit as to how many days/weeks/months one can wait to have a service
for a loved one who's passed? Is it acceptable to wait 6 months for an
entire group of family and friends to all be available to come together to
collectively honor one who is gone?
Many Questions
Dear Many Questions,
Please
accept my sincerest sympathies for your loss.
There
is no set timeline and is a personal decision. Sometimes this type of
gathering must be hosted
weeks after the person has passed. However, typically the memorial is
held within the first month. This is not a rule, just an
observation.
That
said, it is perfectly fine to hold a Celebration of Life months after the funeral.
Most
sincerely,
The
Polite One
How to
Address a Condolence Card to a Wife?
Dear Polite One,
When
addressing a condolence card to the wife of the deceased, does use the wife's first name or the deceased
husband's first name.
Unsure
Dear
Unsure,
Years
ago we would refer to the widow as Mrs. John Brown. Today, especially if
she is less than 65 years old, she would probably want to be addressed as Mrs.
Sally Brown. In most areas, women have dropped their husband’s names.
Most
sincerely,
The
Polite One
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