Wake up
A person designated to read the deceased person's will at his/her wake or other such ceremony.
A person designated to read the deceased person's will at his/her wake or other such ceremony.
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It is a celebration of the deceased's life. A ceremony to comemorate their lives. It used to be held in the home with the casket present. Now days it is often a party, held in a local pub. # A watch; a vigil. # A watch over the body of a deceased person before burial, sometimes accompanied by festivity. Also called viewing.
Wake them up and ask them!
We attended the wake for the deceased last Monday evening.
In the context of a funeral, a wake is a gathering or vigil that takes place before the funeral service. It provides an opportunity for family and friends to view the deceased and offer their condolences to the family. The wake may also involve prayers, rituals, or sharing of memories.
Wakes with the deceased present do still happen in Ireland, but not with all funerals.
it means you cant wake someone up who is already awake dumb puk
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.
A person can wake up from smells. For example, a person with a sensitive nose might wake up in the morning from the great smell of coffee.