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Old 04-08-2004, 09:14 AM
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My really close friend committed suicide on Sunday night and his funeral is tomorrow. Its a closed casket so I was wondering what I should do about bringing something that Id like to bury with him. Ive never had to do this so is it appropriate if I enlarged a pic of him and I and placed it next to the casket? Sorry if this sounds dumb but I just want to do it since we were childhood friends.

Also, are white flowers appropriate on a day like that?
Old 04-08-2004, 09:15 AM
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talk to his parents and see what they think about it.
Old 04-08-2004, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RB
talk to his parents and see what they think about it.
i believe it is customary, in chinese culture, that white represents death or something

my mom told me not to wear white to a wedding because it represents death or a funeral and to wear red more better (to a wedding)
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Originally Posted by Grifter
i believe it is customary, in chinese culture, that white represents death or something

my mom told me not to wear white to a wedding because it represents death or a funeral and to wear red more better (to a wedding)
Then why do brides wear white?
Old 04-08-2004, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CRAIGHIMSELF
Then why do brides wear white?
i think it represents innocence and virginity
(almost never true)
Old 04-08-2004, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CRAIGHIMSELF
Then why do brides wear white?
because they're lying biotches.. it's supposed to symbolize purity
Old 04-08-2004, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by CRAIGHIMSELF
Then why do brides wear white?
for guests, not the bride or groom, im sure
Old 04-08-2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by /^Blackmagik^\
because they're lying biotches.. it's supposed to symbolize purity
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stay on subject guys...

yea asking the parents / relatives is a good one, it would highly differ on whats appropiate or not depending on culture / family traditions. sorry to hear about your loss
Old 04-08-2004, 09:57 AM
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Definatelly ask the parents if tehy are okay with it. Also its customary to wear black, straight black if possible but i'm sure you knew that.



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