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⌈ Secret Post #2950 ⌋

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[diet_poison]

Along those lines, I also think it's pretty normal to have a party (even if it's not called that) after a funeral. I went with my mom to a distant family member's funeral and afterwards there was a cookout. It's healthy and smart imo for people to connect with other loved ones in a positive, meaningful way in the wake of a death. I'd definitely want people to do that after I die. Of course I'd be hurt if I didn't think people would be sad at all if I died, but I'd rather they celebrate my life than make its end all about sorrow (at least if I died old, which I guess I assumed OP's great-aunt did).

[ketita]

The Jewish custom of Shiva has some similar elements. For 7 days after the funeral the family sits at home in mourning, but they basically have an open house and friends and family are supposed to come and help cheer them up - sometimes they cry together, sometimes tell jokes, but generally it's meant as both catharsis and a way to reconnect with friends and family, so those in mourning don't feel like they're all alone.