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Offline 2Vermont

Time Before a Wake
« on: December 01, 2024, 12:34:58 PM »
What is the norm for the amount of time that passes after death and before the wake?  I learned of a death that occurred on 11/22, and the wake is not until 12/9 (funeral 12/10).  Isn't almost 2 1/2 weeks a long time to wait for a wake?  
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Offline Seraphina

Re: Time Before a Wake
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2024, 12:18:01 PM »
If the deceased is not embalmed, both wake and burial need to be within a few days for obvious reasons.  Otherwise, if the deceased is embalmed the wake can be delayed up to five days.  If an embalmed body is in the sealed casket and kept refrigerated, it can last for up to five years.  
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Offline 2Vermont

Re: Time Before a Wake
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2024, 12:33:17 PM »
Quote from: Seraphina on December 02, 2024, 12:18:01 PM
If the deceased is not embalmed, both wake and burial need to be within a few days for obvious reasons.  Otherwise, if the deceased is embalmed the wake can be delayed up to five days.  If an embalmed body is in the sealed casket and kept refrigerated, it can last for up to five years. 
Oh wow.  I had no idea.  I suspect that this person's body is being taken care of in this way then.
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Offline The Mrs

Re: Time Before a Wake
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2024, 02:01:54 PM »
My husband’s grandmother’s wake was three weeks after she passed away.  I was honestly a little apprehensive about what she would look like but everything was fine.  
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Offline 2Vermont

Re: Time Before a Wake
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2024, 02:22:30 PM »
Quote from: The Mrs on December 02, 2024, 02:01:54 PM
My husband’s grandmother’s wake was three weeks after she passed away.  I was honestly a little apprehensive about what she would look like but everything was fine. 
Yes, I am apprehensive as well.  Not too long ago I viewed a body about 10 days after death, and it really was not great.  I don't think they did a good job, so 2 1/2 weeks is concerning to me.
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