When Someone in the Family Passes Away, Never Let These 8 Types of People Attend the Funeral

Some people thrive on stirring tension. If you know someone likely to:

  • Start arguments

  • Reopen old wounds

  • Disrupt or try to take control of the service

…it’s best to ask them not to attend. Funerals should be solemn, not battlegrounds.

4. People Attending for the Wrong Reasons

Some come out of curiosity, gossip, social appearances, or self-promotion.

Instead of offering comfort, they exploit grief for their own motives. Protecting the funeral from these individuals preserves its sincerity.

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