Wake (ceremony)

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title: Wake (ceremony)
text: A wake, funeral reception or visitation is a social gathering associated with death, held before a funeral. Traditionally, a wake involves family and friends keeping watch over the body of the dead person, usually in the home of the deceased. Some wakes are held at a funeral home or another convenient location. The wake or the viewing of the body is a part of death rituals in many cultures. It allows one last interaction with the dead, providing a time for the living to express their thoughts an
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date created: 2005-01-21T21:49:32Z
date modified: 2024-08-31T10:16:25Z
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