I was just reading about these, and there are lots of variations, even in comparatively small areas.
Here in a wee West of Scotland village, we usually keep the deceased in the house, walk behind the hearse as we take them to the church. Next day we have the funeral service, then more walking behind the hearse to the cemetery, where eight family/friends take a coffin cord each and lower the coffin ( obviously only if it's a burial!)
I remember when my grandfather died over 40 years ago, one of his friends said that as he'd been a miner the coffin should have been brought out via the window!
There is then the soup, sandwiches, and swally in a local hostelry, (though some may still opt for the steak pie)
What happens where you are?
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024