Should I invite people to a funeral?
A person's role at a funeral is two-fold: one, they are there to demonstrate support for the grieving family. Second, funeral guests are there to express their sorrow; to begin to come to terms, in the safety of a shared collective experience, with the death of someone they held dear. While it's not common to send out invitations to a funeral (generally, the service details are published in the newspaper or online, and those who wish to attend, do); it makes sense to reach out to certain family members and individuals by phone, email, or social media to ensure they are aware of the service date/time (and express your desire for their presence). When considering who you want to reach out to, invite those people who mattered most to your loved one and who would be important for you to have present.