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A few months ago, I went to a funeral.

Knowing how funerals usually go, I went fully expecting to see a few Spirits, especially since the funeral was taking place in a church.

In many church services, depending on the church and the service, there are often at least several Archangels and several Ascended Masters present.

Sometimes I will see Haniel or Gabriel, and sometimes, energies of the Virgin Mary and Jesus are very present. 

So I expected that. I also expected the Spirit of my friend to be present.

In the Buddhist tradition, the Spirit leaves the body immediately. Still, it may linger in an in-between state near the body after the soul transitions for up to eight weeks.

The deceased stay around early between 7-10 days, in my experience, in a crossing over window before they fully release from this realm.

I had seen my friend just a few days before passing in the hospice room. The Light was already present and glowing in front of the bed. 

This is normal. It is also normal for a deceased person to attend their funeral service after leaving their physical body.

It's an excellent opportunity for them to see the people they didn't see before they crossed and to say their final goodbyes.

People have a window of time surrounding their ascension to the afterlife where their Spirit can leave their physical body and cross into the Light.

Some people leave their bodies in the moments before their physical departure before they feel any pain.

Some people leave their bodies the instant their physical body ceases to operate. Meaning, at the exact time of physical transition, the Spirit leaves the body and crosses-over.

Most people leave their bodies and depart Earth for the Light, somewhere between 7-10-days after their physical body has ceased to operate. 

When they're ready, the person walks into the Light that hovers nearby them. 

Almost like a train door that remains open at the station for some time before the train departs, this light window then closes once the soul enters it. 

Generally, the Light, the train door, closes for the final time after the Last Rites ceremony happens after its transition if there is one.

Some wait until final ceremonies to cross

Some spirits will linger around on Earth until after the Last Rites ceremony. Depending on the person and what they believe is essential, what qualifies as the Last Rites ceremony will change. 

The last concluding event of their life, where their Light door closes, will ultimately be different for everyone.

Depending on their perspective on what is and what is not essential, the Last Rite could be

• A traditional funeral service

• The burial after the funeral

• When a grieving loved one permits the deceased that it's okay for them to go

• Once the processing of the physical estate commences, and it's smooth sailing for estate handouts

• As soon as the deceased Spirit finishes visiting and saying goodbye to everyone 

Once this Last Rite is complete, generally, the Spirit of the person who has passed gets on the train, goes into the Light, and leaves peacefully on their own.

With that said, many people do choose to go to their funeral while the final ties of the soul's life are being wrapped up. 

What happens at a Funeral

The deceased person will be present, and they generally shift to and from several locations throughout the service.

Here's what you can expect from Spirit attending a funeral -

The procession

As guests are in procession to the funeral, the deceased person generally arrives with the person or group of people most affected by the transition.

These people are usually in the head car of the funeral procession, but not always. 

Sometimes the person who feels the most pain or who is most affected is someone who is not even recognized by the principal, immediate family members.

The person with the most sadness, who is in the most pain, is generally escorted by the deceased person to the event. 

As the service begins

Once this person(s) and the deceased have arrived, as guests arrive at the funeral, the deceased person generally stands in an inconspicuous place in the lobby.

This is so they can effectively 'greet' everyone, while also avoiding being stepped on or walked through by an unsuspecting guest. 

Walking through a Spirit does have a feeling, and most people can sense it. Recently deceased people are generally not comfortable with someone passing through them, so they tend to step out of the way. 

I have seen the deceased stand next to or behind the picture boards commemorating their life. Some even stand right behind or next to the guestbook stand. 

During the service

During and towards the end of the service, the deceased person often stands near their body. 

If you can see those in Spirit, you may be able even to see a wavy, glowy light, or static in the air in this space. This would be the Spirit.

Following the service

Following the service, where the deceased person goes varies.

• Some cross over into the Light at the close of the service or after everyone leaves. 

• Some follow other family members to comfort them and tie up any loose ends, which may require their input.

• Some hang around with their own body for a while, seemingly reflecting on their state change.

The next time you are at a funeral, you can usually assume the deceased may be around.

If your loved one has crossed, look out for the signs of them at the funeral service, such as tingles, waves of Light, or watch for children looking or gazing in a particular area. 

So to recap

• The deceased often go to their funerals to connect and provide comfort

• They move around throughout the service depending on where the people who need support are

• They may cross over after the service, but don't worry, often come back for visitations as a soul-body

After that, keep an eye out for signs from them, as they will typically become abundant for those watching and aware. 

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