in the matter of determining the character of funerals, it is this court's decision that they should not be a venue to disparage or dwell on sorrow alone. rather, funerals, in disguise as somber gatherings, offer a unique opportunity for pre-founding a renewed spirit among the attendees. it is therein that conversations start to weave a tapestry of shared memories and communal support, enabling all involved to renew from the outset their commitment to celebrating life.