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First time pall bearer. Any advice?

Started by JB400, June 05, 2018, 02:12:44 AM

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JB400

June 05, 2018, 02:12:44 AM
Unfortunately, I've hit that time in my life in which I'm going to have start burying family.  First one to go is my aunt who I attended church, and sang in the choir with.  I've been given the honor of helping lay her to rest.  Anything I need to know, outside of not dropping the casket? 

Thank you much. :cheers:

She was in a lot of pain at time, but was lucky to go in her sleep.

Dino

#1
June 05, 2018, 08:16:07 AM
I'm sorry for your loss.

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#2
June 05, 2018, 10:22:39 AM
Sorry for your loss. I started about 13 years ago. Grand pa Grand ma, and uncles. Now a month  ago was my mom's sister (my aunt). A person don't realize what they really mean to you until there gone. Never thought my aunt's would pass on. They give you instructions on what to do. Oh ya. Don't drop the casket.

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#3
June 05, 2018, 12:14:04 PM
Sorry for your loss.
Just be respectful to everyone who is also grieving, and be thankful for the honor that it is.
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#4
June 05, 2018, 02:49:57 PM
Sorry for your loss!

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#5
June 05, 2018, 04:29:57 PM
It's not a race so don't hurry.  Take smaller steps and keep in step with the person in front of you.  All the bearers should agree and the funeral director should give you this advice up front.

Fred

#6
June 05, 2018, 07:00:43 PM
Sorry for your loss JB.  Hope you're doing alright.


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#7
June 06, 2018, 03:21:28 PM
It's heavier than you probably expect. Especially if there are a couple smaller people who can't/don't lift their share.   

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#8
June 06, 2018, 04:43:20 PM
I'm sorry for your loss JB.

69rtse4spd

#9
June 06, 2018, 09:07:20 PM
Sorry for your loss, father in law for me. 

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#10
June 06, 2018, 11:23:47 PM
From someone with too much experience, (10+ times. I've lost count)

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#11
June 07, 2018, 11:15:41 PM
Mission accomplished.  All went well, with the exception of my cousin; a no show to his own mom's funeral.  His loss, in more ways than 1.  I did find out she was more terminal than anyone knew, stage 4.  I did get to see relatives that I hadn't seen in a while.  The hard part, besides dealing with the loss of my aunt, was looking at grandparents, parents, plus aunts and uncles, and realizing that's another one I will have to someday attend.  In the meantime, I'll continue to make memories, as that's what was on peoples' tongues.

Quote from: 69rtse4spd on June 06, 2018, 09:07:20 PM
Sorry for your loss, father in law for me. 
. Sorry for your circumstances as well. :pity:

69rtse4spd

#12
June 08, 2018, 06:01:06 PM
 Than you, as my sister said about funerals, they are like family reunions, sad but true.

JB400

#13
July 06, 2018, 12:23:47 AM
Hard to believe it's been a month.
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