Aug 11, 2024
Your words are so true. I’d even go one step further that people don’t even bother having anything anymore. Of the three recent deaths of friends relatives, only one had a visitation and service. The others chose something more family oriented.
Also visitation wasn’t a thing back in NZ - and still isn’t. You have just a service. However some Maori have bigger celebrations including open casket at home or the marae.