How to behave properly at a funeral?

1. Arrive at the funeral on time, preferably a few minutes beforehand. Being late is disrespectful towards the relatives and disturbs the funeral service ! 2. After entering the funeral hall , it is customary to stand by the coffin or the urn for a few seconds, to linger and silently commemorate the deceased. 3. It is best to place bouquets, flower arrangements or funeral wreaths you have brought with you on the floor in front of the coffin - stylish floral decorations are an important part of the decoration for the funeral service . 4. Find a place that reflects your relationship to the deceased or to the relatives. Only the closest relatives are allowed to take the front seats. The spouses, children and siblings of the deceased usually sit in the front row. Close friends and relatives take their places in the rows behind. Distant relatives, acquaintances or (former) work colleagues sit in the back rows. 5. Remain quiet during the funeral ser...