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Jewish caskets

Each culture has different rules for its funeral services. For the Jewish, these rules concern things from Jewish caskets to a lack of floral arrangements.
Those who have never been to a Jewish funeral may be surprised to find that there are a few things that go on there that are different from other funerals they may have attended.
For example, while it is customary to have a viewing after the death of many people, the same does not hold true for Jews. That is because the caskets that hold the deceased are actually coffins and they are not to be opened.
Almost always those who are Jewish are buried and not cremated since Orthodox law does not allow for cremation.
Although it is customary to send flowers after someone dies in many places, the same is not true for Jews. Because these ceremonies are floral-free, those who wish to express their sympathy are instead encouraged to make a donation to a favorite cause of the deceased.
Before you attend a Jewish funeral, you should make sure to brush up on the traditions concerning Jewish caskets and other items in order to keep the focus on the deceased and not draw attention to yourself.

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