So, I’ve never been to a #Jewish #funeral, and I have questions.

1. Is there wailing? (depends on ethnicity?).
2. Is the casket open?
3. Are there any Halachic rulings on what to do if a burial area is not available?

For context:

- been to a few Anglican funerals in the UK. Very staid and stiff upper lip.
- been to several #Japanese funerals. Open casket, cremation, passing bones with chopsticks. No #wailing.
- Taiwan has professional wailers

#Babka #mazeldon

@sheepchase

I'll circle back to this later since I want to give a more substantial reply that also touches on the mourning process. For now, I think the answer from @statsjew is the closest to what I would say

@raf @statsjew Thanks!