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rowangolightlyFor anyone wishing to attend Jim Gasser's services, many thanks to Emily for posting this information.
For those interested in attending Jim's service, it is being held Friday April 3rd at 10am at the Louis Memorial Chapel in Kansas City. (ED: The actual memorial service will be Friday at 10am at Congregation Beth Torah http://www.beth-torah.org/) It is my understanding that this is the Temple that his parents attend (this is a Jewish Service for anyone like me who has never been to one). You can find more info here: http://www.louismemorialchapel.com/ by clicking on James Gasser on the left hand toolbar.
I plan to be there, sporting my Barbarian Horde medallion he bestowed on Princess Genevieve in 2002 when he finally convinced her to join his army the last day of festival that year.
Some things I've found out about Jewish Services:
-Black attire isn't necessary, but a conservative dress or suit for women, is. Lower than your knee, if possible - think Business Casual.
-Men may be asked to take a cap from a basket near the door to cover their heads, Jewish or not.
-Graveside attendance is expected (unlike for Christian burials, where graveside is intended for family only)
-Don't approach the immediate family to pay your respects at the actual service. Your presence is appreciated and is all that is necessary (they will typically hold a week of home visitation, during which respects are paid)
-Those attending are sometimes asked to shovel dirt onto the casket once it is lowered into the ground, as a mark of respect for the dead
-Wash your hands after the gravesite service to symbolize the washing away of death. (you might want to bring a water bottle with you, just in case, to do this, if the family is doing the same thing.)
*sigh* Well, poo. We can't attend, that's the first day of Norman Medieval Faire. Very disappointing but not at all surprising. I only hope that there'll be some sort of memorial at KCRF and that we can attend then.
My heart will be there, that's for certain.
EDIT: As Jen pointed out, it is not customary to send flowers. If you cannot be there and wish to do something, please contact the funeral home and see if any other memorial is being planned. Here is a list of hints on how to be respectful at a Jewish funeral. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Life_Events/Death_and_Mourning/Practical_Aspects/Going_to_a_Funeral.shtml
For those interested in attending Jim's service, it is being held Friday April 3rd at 10am at the Louis Memorial Chapel in Kansas City. (ED: The actual memorial service will be Friday at 10am at Congregation Beth Torah http://www.beth-torah.org/) It is my understanding that this is the Temple that his parents attend (this is a Jewish Service for anyone like me who has never been to one). You can find more info here: http://www.louismemorialchapel.com/ by clicking on James Gasser on the left hand toolbar.
I plan to be there, sporting my Barbarian Horde medallion he bestowed on Princess Genevieve in 2002 when he finally convinced her to join his army the last day of festival that year.
Some things I've found out about Jewish Services:
-Black attire isn't necessary, but a conservative dress or suit for women, is. Lower than your knee, if possible - think Business Casual.
-Men may be asked to take a cap from a basket near the door to cover their heads, Jewish or not.
-Graveside attendance is expected (unlike for Christian burials, where graveside is intended for family only)
-Don't approach the immediate family to pay your respects at the actual service. Your presence is appreciated and is all that is necessary (they will typically hold a week of home visitation, during which respects are paid)
-Those attending are sometimes asked to shovel dirt onto the casket once it is lowered into the ground, as a mark of respect for the dead
-Wash your hands after the gravesite service to symbolize the washing away of death. (you might want to bring a water bottle with you, just in case, to do this, if the family is doing the same thing.)
*sigh* Well, poo. We can't attend, that's the first day of Norman Medieval Faire. Very disappointing but not at all surprising. I only hope that there'll be some sort of memorial at KCRF and that we can attend then.
My heart will be there, that's for certain.
EDIT: As Jen pointed out, it is not customary to send flowers. If you cannot be there and wish to do something, please contact the funeral home and see if any other memorial is being planned. Here is a list of hints on how to be respectful at a Jewish funeral. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/life/Life_Events/Death_and_Mourning/Practical_Aspects/Going_to_a_Funeral.shtml
