Death is usually not a good topic to discuss. Death is when the heart stops beating, sensory capabilities shuts down and mind blacks out. Death is the termination of the connection between mind and body.
The lost of someone is never a happy incident. It is sad that there are people who we only see in wakes and memorials. Thus a wake or memorial is held in order to preserve the memory of the person whose vacation ended and whose journey to another life is about to begin.
Wakes/Memorials are gatherings for the living and the dead. There are no good byes only see you laters. Enjoy the reunion!
