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[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 82 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Who takes pictures at a funeral? I've never been to a funeral where people take pictures.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 36 points 3 days ago (1 children)

A lot of times, funerals function as a family reunion even if it's a sad occasion. When my grandpa passed away, not only did my father's rather large family all come together, but my grandpa's siblings also flew out from far away. Some of these people I had never met before. For this reason, we planned ahead and made sure to get a venue for dinner to host everyone after the funeral where we could all talk and reminisce and have a good time with people we almost never see. This would be a more appropriate place to take a photo, but some families may not have that option and just want to take the opportunity to get a family photo while they can.

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So did everyone look solemn, or did they smile since it was a family photo?

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

I should hope that when I die that instead of mourning me at a funeral, they will celebrate me over a cookout or something.

That is not to say that no one should be sad. But instead, I’d rather them focus on the good times and not sulk in the bad.