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From: Mike Clouston <>
Subject: Re: [Orkney] A "Wake"
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:25:17 +0000
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Edna Mill wrote:

>Hi Everyone,
>Can anyone out there tell me what a Wake is?
>They are going to have a Wake for my brother-in-law who past away. I would like to know what I would bring to a Wake.
>Hope someone can help me with this.
>Thanks
>As Ever
>Edna
>
Edna and List,

Usually a wake is organised by the deceased's closest family and guests
would not be expected to bring anything.

After my late brother's funeral, his widow had organised a get-together
of relations and close friends in a local hotel. A glass of whisky was
offered to male guests and sherry to ladies on arrival. After that there
was tea and sandwiches and cakes. If you wanted something stronger you
went to the bar and bought it yourself.

When my nephew died his mother invited close family members to a full
sit-down meal in a local hotel.

Both occasions gave me a chance to meet with relations who I hadn't seen
since the last funeral/wedding/christening :-)

I would suggest it all depends on family circumstances and their wishes.

--
Mike Clouston

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