Funeral etiquette is more about what you do than what you say. In addition to sending flowers and cards of empathy be sure to actually show up at the funeral. This means the world to the grieving family. Below are some helpful tips to keep in mind. 1) when going through the receiving line you can always just say you’re so sorry for their loss and they are in your thoughts and prayers. 2) when people are grieving is when they need a hug the most. If you know them well enough to attend the funeral