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It is a mourning & viewing period which follows after a person's death, much like the waves which follow a boat in the water.Much likethe ripples produced in the water, so are the memories shared by family & friends in the aftermath of the person's life. A wake is a time to share how the deceased has touched one's life. Check out the dictionary's definition of the word wake as a noun.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is when you go up and look at the body of the person dead while showing respect
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What is the name called where a dead person is in a funeral home and people are saying there last goodbye?
It is called a wake.
How do they keep a dead person cold during a wake service?
My last answer was wrong, they actually use embalming fluid to preserve the body.
Do people dance with the dead in a wake?
In general, people do not dance with the dead at a wake. People who attend a wake often eat and drink and discuss the dead but do not usually touch the person who has died.
Can a person wake up dead?
Not unless they have become a zombie.
Can you wake up dead?
It is impossible to wake up dead, because if you were dead, you wouldn't wake up. If you wake up, then you are not dead. You cannot wake up dead, though. No, if you go to bed alive then you would have to be in the bed dead so you would have to wake up dead. Haven't you ever seen scary movie 3?
When a dead vulture gathers around a dead deer what is it called?
A gathering of vultures or buzzards is called a committee, wake, venue or sometimes a volt.
How many pages does To Wake the Dead have?
To Wake the Dead has 222 pages.
When was Wake the Dead created?
Wake the Dead was created on 2005-02-22.
When was Wake Up Dead created?
Wake Up Dead was created in 1986-12.
What causes your arm to feel dead when you wake up?
how to wake up a arm that feels dead
When did nacy wake die?
Right Now Nancy Wake is NOT dead
Why does your dog not wake up?
Its dead
