A first reading of the title of this article, I wondered why this matter was even in question.

And, then I recalled a Catholic funeral I had attended just this past Monday morning.

One the most impersonal ritual-focused funerals I have ever attended.

The service offered little or no solace for the family and, certainly, did not help others participate in the grieving process.

After the service, the priest vanished and didn't even join in the refreshments afterwards.

Very sad!