There aren’t many sadder occasions than burying a loved one, but just because it’s a serious occasion doesn’t mean everyone will act appropriately. In fact, it’s occasionally more likely that the exact reverse will occur. This can be amusing or very unsettling. See the list of folks who shared the appalling things they witnessed at funerals.
TMI
Different people react differently to grief. Some people experience extreme melancholy and recall the tender times they shared with their deceased loved ones. Others could become a little too nostalgic and provide a little too much information to the bereaved relatives and friends.
TMI
The ex decided that everyone needed to know some extremely private details about their relationship with the deceased, and it is obvious that this is what happened in this case. I think it’s safe to say that’s a little too much information.
Don’t Touch That!
Funerals may seem strange to children because they frequently lack the mental capacity to comprehend death. Additionally, they frequently find inappropriate humor in things, but touching a deceased person’s body is not suitable.
Don’t Touch That!
This young person believed they were getting the better of a family member who was simply lying there. Normally, this would be humorous, but in this case, it was just plain embarrassing.
Smile… Say Inappropriate?
There was a time when snapping a photo with the deceased family member was quite appropriate. Actually, it’s still accepted in some societies.
Smile… Say Inappropriate?
Before you raise the dead body and start taking selfies, you might want to make sure it is okay. You don’t want passersby to assume that you are making light of such a serious circumstance.
Take That
A spiritual event may occasionally become the setting for some very serious temper tantrums due to inheritance. This is especially true when someone doesn’t get their desired outcome and is unsure of how to handle their subsequent feelings.
Take That
This grown man seemed to have chosen to express himself by taking a key and denting everyone’s cars while they sobbed at the burial. That is completely absurd!
Am I In a Movie?!
At these serious rituals, weird things occasionally occur, but this will likely be the most bizarre thing you have ever heard. It includes a nun, a weapon, and an outstanding debt.
Am I In a Movie?!
No, we’re not referring to a foreign movie. We’re discussing a funeral. That incident won’t soon be forgotten by anyone!
Words Matter
Sometimes people simply don’t consider the consequences of their actions, such as when they take a picture at the wrong time or tag someone with the wrong attitude.
Words Matter
When this lady uploaded the caption, she was unaware of how offensive it would appear to the rest of the family. Good intentions, bad timing! Perhaps someone ought to inform her!
Hair Metal Heresy
For the majority of funerals, there is a specific attire requirement. Unless otherwise instructed, you should dress in your classiest Sunday best and wear black. These are really the only guidelines for what you should wear.
Hair Metal Heresy
But occasionally, someone goes far to avoid giving the wrong impression about their sense of style. One of these may have been wearing a heavy metal outfit to your partner’s partner’s grandmother’s funeral.
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
It might be difficult to decide whether or not to go to the burial of an ex, especially if they had moved on and found a new love. Perhaps this fiancée felt it necessary to extend the invitation.
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
But following this scene, we can be certain that they had second thoughts about the invitation. After all, kissing the deceased while leaning forward is inappropriate enough, but on the lips? That is not cool, mister!
You Don’t See Anything
People behave differently, or perhaps this particular person just has a problem. Whatever her motivation for using the crematorium’s five-finger discount, it is simply inappropriate for her to be acting out in this manner there.
She wasn’t even attempting to conceal it, which indicates to us that she was hoping to be discovered. So what exactly can you steal at a crematorium?
A Little Something to Get Through
Many people use drugs and alcohol to cope with difficult times, such as funerals. Some people do this while sipping on a drink or two, but it seems that some folks want something a little heavier.
A Little Something To Get Through
In either case, most people try to do it either before or after the occasion rather than in the cemetery while the ritual is taking place. That is really impolite and inconsiderate.
Grandma, Sit Down!
It is sad to have to cope with dementia. Having someone with this problem in attendance at a funeral may be challenging because outbursts and memory loss are frequently associated with this concern.
Grandma, Sit Down!
It was in this instance beyond a doubt, that the elderly woman lost her tolerance. You need to be aware of this and make an effort to react appropriately in order to prevent embarrassing situations from developing.
It’s Our Song?
You should keep in mind to put your phone in airplane mode or to turn it off while you are in particular locations. These include settings like the theater, meetings, and even funerals – especially if you have a custom ringtone!
It’s Our Song
When that music started playing, it must have been unsettling for everyone in the church as well as the person whose phone had rung! That definitely qualifies as a highly awkward situation.
That’s Just Mean
Funerals are tough for children to attend, and helping them through one can be challenging as well. Children process and experience things differently than adults do.
That’s Just Mean
These parents appeared to have found a solution to help their child settle down, but some knucklehead had to wreck it—and in a horrible, cruel way! The poor little guy simply failed to grasp the humor in the man’s remarks. Even if he did, it was obvious that the joke wasn’t humorous.
‘Til Death Do Us Part
When someone passes away, we may reflect on how fleeting life is. It might motivate us to put in more effort to accomplish our goals or it can make us fear losing the people we care about. That may be the reason why this person believed that making a proposal at a funeral was a smart idea.
‘Til Death Do Us Part
If you stop to think about it, it is kind of lovely, but perhaps they ought to have waited till the burial was done. They might have received a more favorable response! The key to life is timing!
Here’s My Card
Some people might believe that when they encounter sizable crowds of people, it is the ideal opportunity to network. After all, when will you next see some of these individuals? The majority of gatherings are acceptable, but perhaps not at a funeral.
Here’s My Card
This man almost got two black eyes while attempting to increase the number of his clients. In addition, we bet he didn’t receive an invitation to the subsequent holiday.
Anything Will Help
Some people make an effort to help persons who have been abandoned. It’s lovely to raise money for a bereaved person, especially if their primary source of income has since been lost, but only if you mean to truly carry it out.
Anything Will Help
This person chose to keep the money, which is totally unacceptable. It’s terrible to take money that was provided with good intentions and keep it for yourself.
Man’s Best Friend
Many judgments are made about people’s lives after they have passed away at times. This is said by family members, friends, and occasionally even clergy, but it just seems inappropriate to teach a moral lesson at a funeral.
Man’s Best Friend
We find this priest to be a little too judgmental, and it’s just awful that they wouldn’t respect the deceased’s final wishes. It’s a good thing the family found a method to make it happen rather than listening to this guy.
That Guy’s Lucky
Losing a parent is difficult, and it becomes considerably more difficult when you consider your kids. Being pregnant and dealing with all of those hormones must make it difficult to go through this process, and that is especially true when someone says it directly to your face!
That Guy’s Lucky
It’s possible that this person believed they were using humor to lighten the burden of sadness, but their delivery was terrible. How do you feel?
Asking for a Friend
How bizarre and awful is it to have the impression that the family was simply waiting for someone to leave so they could claim the deceased’s possessions? The house was the only thing the sisters could think of for this poor woman who had recently lost her husband.
Asking for a Friend
Let the poor woman at least experience some grief before you try to rip away the rest of her life from her. That is harsh on top of being in terrible taste.
Watch That First Step
Everyone expresses their sadness in a unique manner. Some people do it while drinking Jack or Jim (adult beverages, you know), but they should try to manage it at least until the meeting is ended.
Watch That First Step
Otherwise, you can wind up making this serious ceremony all about you while attending a funeral, which is horrible since you’re not even relatives! Everything about this circumstance is wrong.
Who’s the Fox?
We understand why people might think funerals are a good place to pick someone up because there are frequently a lot of unfamiliar faces around, but just because you can doesn’t mean you should. In fact, it’s kind of disgusting to hit on individuals when you ought to be paying tribute to the deceased.
Who’s The Fox?
Unless, of course, the deceased would have approved of you doing so. If that’s the case, go ahead and continue. But perhaps go about it a little more covertly.
Keep it Dry
Last wishes are deeply personal and almost always have a backstory. Because of this, many people will go to any lengths to carry out the final desires of a loved one. However, when we reflect on our wishes, they occasionally seem a little irrational.
Keep it Dry
Take this circumstance, for instance. How are you expected to swim with an urn held out of the water to an island? Unless you’re Michael Phelps, this seems impossible.
It’s Not About You
Every family has unfinished business to discuss, but a funeral is one occasion when this is inappropriate. You shouldn’t participate in the major event or the day’s activities until after the funeral, at the very least. Let us remember our loved ones who have passed on today.
It’s Not About You
These siblings simply displayed poor behavior, and we know that someone wanted their mother could be around to discipline them.
Hysterical Reaction
Look, some of us react strangely to stressful circumstances. These reactions can occasionally even be a little incorrect, but we have no control over them. But that doesn’t mean we don’t experience suffering.
Hysterical Reaction
Despite the fact that it seems terrible, there was nothing anyone could do to stop this person from laughing hysterically. Just be kind to them if this ever occurs to you.
Not Right
Even though some people are simply bad people, you nevertheless expect them to act properly at solemn occasions like funerals. Clearly not feeling that way, this man believed it was OK to bring up custody concerns in front of everyone.
Not Right
There are so many issues with this circumstance. What kind of father would speak to their little child in such a manner? It’s really disgusting and callous!
Put That Back!
Evidently, stealing stuff when visiting a mortuary or crematorium is commonplace. Unfortunately, some people carry their troubles with them wherever they go.
Put That Back!
However, how much of a crematorium can you pack in your purse? Why would you want anything from there, is a better question. We are happy someone called her out since this certainly seems like a cry for help.
What Happened to the Alarms?
When evil people take advantage of someone’s suffering, it is extremely awful. It’s awful on so many levels to break into cars in the funeral home’s parking lot. Thieves have no regard for the possessions of others, much less their sentiments.
What Happened to the Alarms?
Can you picture leaving the funeral of a loved one only to find that your car has been smashed into? Far too bad!
Moving On
The deceased’s loved ones can express to others how much they valued them through funeral testimonials and eulogies. This frequently leads to amusing or tragic tales, but it is a necessary step in the grieving process.
Moving On
It’s tragic and just plain cruel when someone ignores a significant family member. This individual is awful for not allowing the guy’s twin to speak.
Dark Humor
An occasional dose of humor is necessary to relieve the day’s tension. It can be beneficial if done tastefully and with consideration for the other people in the room. Fortunately, this grandfather is skilled at delivering it.
Dark Humor
That is likely the reason why no one took offense, but rather they were rather surprised by the lightheartedness of the situation. The family could perhaps show their respects by taking a tour.
I’m Going, Too!
People may find it difficult to accept the death of a loved one. The pain of loss is so agonizing that the one experiencing it doubts their ability to survive without the other person.
I’m Going, Too!
People frequently do this in order to join them in their death, hurling themselves into the coffin. This is extremely sad and awful to see, and it will stay in everyone’s thoughts forever.
Mine Is Bigger
Some people will always believe that their loss is greater than yours. However, there is truly no rivalry when it comes to accepting defeat. Everyone is in pain.
Mine Is Bigger
However, some people believe that they are entitled to speak whatever they want when they are grieving. It’s obvious that this mother was going through a lot, but it doesn’t give her the right to treat one of her kids badly.
Moving Day
One of the worst things you may encounter when you’re grieving is a gregarious person. A person is simply not a decent person if they rush from a funeral to the home of the person they just lost in order to steal the stuff within.
Moving Day
Worse even, they did it all on their own without even attempting to partition the property fairly, likely in accordance with the intentions of the departed, and even got rid of the dog (monsters!). People who disregard the final wishes of a deceased person will also suffer another consequence.
Hangry?
Everyone has experienced those times when they feel a bit hungrier. People could become irritable if they don’t eat throughout the day or before a significant occasion, but a funeral is not the place to let the beast go. It just isn’t!
Hangry?
We are certain that this person was informed that there wouldn’t be food, so perhaps they should have brought a Snickers with them. Additionally, you have no right to disrupt a funeral because you are hungry.
Director’s Cut
We are all aware that there is much to say about those who have passed away, but when you essentially filibuster a funeral, you are not being considerate to the other attendees who want to share their memories and bid farewell.
Director’s Cut
This man has strong feelings, but when a religious leader asks you to move aside, you probably should. Additionally, it’s just politeness.
Take a Seat
The deceased’s partner ought to have been treated as a family; some things are just beyond forgiveness. We are aware that there are many differing viewpoints on issues of this type, but shouldn’t you put all that aside while you are grieving?
Take a Seat
It was rude to tell them to take a seat a few rows back. We at least hope they were given the chance to speak! If not, some truly awful people were there at this funeral.
Antiquated Ideas
We are aware that crying used to be considered unmanly, but times have changed. This way of thinking is so out of date in the new century. It’s acceptable for even grown men to cry, especially when they’re grieving.
Antiquated Ideas
This uncle needs to have some sensitivity training, ASAP! After all, it is normal to cry when a loved one passes away, especially if your father was the one who went away.
Don’t Move!
Some folks might not desire a traditional funeral. They might have held different beliefs or desired to finish their ultimate trip doing what they loved. That required this family to paddle down a glacial river.
Don’t Move!
Unfortunately, someone failed to take into account the trip’s slippery quotient. It appears like granny will be able to join the family on vacation. They should have been able to gather enough ashes to complete the ceremony.
Stop Hitting on Me
Imagine being inconveniently touched while you’re already inconveniently upset about the loss of a grandparent. It’s acceptable if you’re having trouble visualizing anything because nobody should ever experience that.
Stop Hitting on Me
We are instructed not to speak in absolutes, yet in this instance, the woman was being pursued while mourning the loss of her grandfather. Although we normally appreciate compliments, this one couldn’t have come at a worse time.
You Said What?
You are aware that there are instances when everyone ought to use nicer language. One of these may be the memorial service for your deceased wife, particularly if the person you are disparaging is the woman who assisted in organizing the service.
You Said What?
Insulting this woman in public is unwarranted and just plain rude. She probably ignored this circumstance, attributing it to her grief, but that doesn’t make it any less painful.
Hop In
Simply put, there are some things that shouldn’t be expected of the deceased’s relatives. Even though the cemetery was empty, this scenario with the keys may appear little, but it is nevertheless distressing.
Hop In
Perhaps the driver ought to use one of those belt-attached key chains. This way, a similar incident won’t occur again. But at least this family was positive about it.
Take a New Path
Every religion makes an effort to convert individuals, but there are appropriate times and settings for this, and a funeral is not one of them. It was simply wrong for this preacher to spend time attempting to convert the Jewish members of this household.
Take a New Path
It is terrible that the preacher persuaded them to convert using their loved one’s reunion as leverage. Sincerely, we must reiterate that doing this during a funeral is abhorrent.
How Unique?
This funeral was a complete mess, with monster trucks disturbing the deceased and someone literally trying to rob a corpse. Even though the deceased had only passed away, the funeral was incredibly eventful.
How Unique?
It looks like this funeral would have benefitted from greater planning and some clear ground rules! We think it at least makes for a good narrative. Still, people ought to act more decently than this!
Is Someone Trying to Say Something?
Okay, so this may perhaps be a dark joke, but it appears like someone is attempting to make a point. The fact that this song was playing at a funeral must have been an accident. However, since we don’t know the individual, we can’t pass judgment.
Is Someone Trying To Say Something?
Perhaps there should be a notice somewhere warning you to put your phone away so that it doesn’t happen again.
Keep it Down
When someone is grieving, having to struggle to hear their farewells over the obnoxious sounds of a building site must be incredibly upsetting. Then combine all of that with some dubious music, and you have a rather tense situation.
Keep It Down
It seems that the cemetery might want to try holding its ceremonies on days when the location isn’t in use to avoid incidents like these happening frequently.
I Just Need to Take This!
Okay, it is impolite enough for anything like this to occur at a regular ceremony, but a funeral is the absolute worst place for it to happen. Whatever the phone call is, put it off until after you have paid tribute to the person who passed away.
I Just Need To Take This!
If you are unable to wait, perhaps you should wait outside the chapel so as not to bother the other mourners. There are those persons who genuinely need to improve their social skills.