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Not everyone is able to attend the funeral or memorial service of a loved one<\/a> in person. If you cannot afford to travel to the service or if you are ill, it can be better to consider alternatives. One of these is to Livestream the entire service. Livestreamed services are much more common these days, letting people say goodbye to their loved ones and allowing them to get closure. If that is something you want to do but are not sure how to attend virtually, there are some tips that directors of funeral homes in Northeast Philadelphia, PA<\/a> want you to remember.<\/p>\n

You want to be sure you wear an appropriate outfit. Sometimes, people think that attending the service virtually means they can wear whatever they please, but that is not the case. You want to be certain you wear something respectful and something you would feel comfortable wearing in person. If that is something that you are not sure about, consider options that are conservative. Do not opt for anything revealing or too casual and stay away from bright colors and distracting patterns.<\/p>\n

Set up ahead of time so you are not running behind. If you need to download the platform on which the service will take place, you want to do so before the service starts. You do not want to miss anything. If you are not sure how to set up for the service, you can reach out to the funeral home. Most funeral homes will have someone who can guide people through the process of setting up for a live-streamed service.<\/p>\n

\"funeralYou also want to mute the microphone before the service starts. This is crucial if there are other people who are attending virtually. You do not want any background noise to distract them from the service. You also want to check that the volume levels are also appropriate. If you want to say something at the service or if you want to give a eulogy, making sure the volume levels are right is important.<\/p>\n

Most of the platforms on which virtual services take place have chat features. These chat features can be convenient but do remember that everything you write will be public. Other people who are attending virtually will be able to read what you write. If the service is recorded, others may also read these things in the future.<\/p>\n

By keeping in mind all of these things, you can be certain you can still get the closure you need even if you do not attend the service in person. It is vital that you set up early and that you monitor the microphone levels. Be sure you also wear something appropriate. If you do not know what to expect from a virtual service<\/a>, you can always reach out to a Northeast Philadelphia, PA funeral home like us. We are here to answer all of the questions<\/a> you may have about this and more. Call us right now or stop by one of our locations today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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