Post by jennynumbers on Apr 22, 2015 15:30:32 GMT -5
Is this a thing?
BFF's sister was taking photos of the funeral. I'm not really judging because whatever people need during grieving and all, but I just didn't think anyone actually did that. "No, I don't want to see the food buffet table at the post-funeral gathering." And just to clarify, she wasn't taking pictures of people. Well, living people, that is.
Post by OrangePixyStix on Apr 22, 2015 16:01:01 GMT -5
I don't feel like it's appropriate so I wouldn't think about taking photos at the actual funeral. When my grandma died 2 years ago, I did notice one of my aunts took a picture of her in the casket and I thought that was strange. It was for her own purpose, though, (not shared on FB or for other people) and as far as I know it was only one photo. Still, the closest I have done to that kind of thing was I did take a picture of the flowers I brought to the funeral, but I took the pic at my house beforehand, not at the funeral home or gravesite.
Post by honeydew1894 on Apr 22, 2015 19:40:28 GMT -5
My family did a weird thing...at my Gram's wake, after everyone left, they played a song she loved. I danced w/ my Pop (we always danced together), and everyone took pics of that. I haven't seen them, nor do I want to bc we were both crying. So yes, I think it is odd.
I remember xFIL taking pictures of his dad in the casket at the wake. It's definitely a thing. I can see being grief stricken and thinking I might not be able to remember things clearly and taking pictures because essentially this is the last memory you're going to have of this person. So if it's someone close, I don't think anything of it. On the other hand, if a random cousin takes pics to tragedy whore on FB, I have a HUGE problem with that.
My family did a weird thing...at my Gram's wake, after everyone left, they played a song she loved. I danced w/ my Pop (we always danced together), and everyone took pics of that. I haven't seen them, nor do I want to bc we were both crying. So yes, I think it is odd.
I find this so sweet. The dancing part with your pop part.
Post by theatre4life on Apr 23, 2015 8:14:25 GMT -5
I definitely think that if someone needs it for their own personal memories and grieving process, than go for it. If it's for tragedy whoring, I have a problem with it. I've seen it a couple times on my Facebook feed and I have to side eye it.
Post by lizardesque on Apr 23, 2015 9:58:29 GMT -5
Yeah, I was at a funeral a few years ago where someone was taking pictures. In a way, I sort of understood because these days, it's rare to have the whole family gathered, and I can understand wanting pictures of some people together. It seemed weird to me, though.
My mom was on hospice when her grandma passed away. I never thought to take a picture of great grandma until my mom had said she wished she could have been there to see her. Not sure if a photo would have helped her grieving process or not though.
Post by sapphire bou on Apr 27, 2015 11:47:36 GMT -5
I was creeped the hell out when I found a picture of the owner of the company I worked for in his casket when I was doing work in the collections facility.
I find it odd, but I guess you're right. Whatever helps you grieve.
My family would, however, have a lunch or dinner after the funeral and would probably take pictures there since everyone is together.