I'm Irish American and this is tame stuff compared to what we get up to at wakes and funerals. I miss my uncles who could have everyone laughing so hard at a wake that we'd be crying and people passing by would think, "Aw, they're so sad." Meanwhile, we were drunk off our butz and telling jokes about the dead person.
This was not a real funeral. It was a display put on by Harris Funeral Home of St. Louis (Funeral Boss) while at a Black Morticians' Convention in new Orleans. I can only hope that I can go out like that. Remember, the funeral is for the living not the dead.
this comment really needs to be put into the description so people will not get the wrong impression...but then again whoever loaded with the smart comment in the discription had that intent. I guess. :(
I find this ceremony to be beautifully done, If you knew your bibles you would know a death is not supposed to be time a time of mourning but instead a celebration. Just because people aren't sitting around crying and in dismay does not mean they don't know how to "act". If noone ever told you everyone was supppse to wear black and be sad, how would funerals go then? Society lives and breathes by standards and customs they "think are "required". You all will bring negativity to any positive thing. The last ceremony of his memory was filled with smiles and happiness to attach to his memory, now that's an exit you should want to have.
Gaggy Mott Jesus wept not because Lazarus had died but because of their lack of faith and belief that Jesus can raise the dead and that he has all power. He purposefully waited until Lazarus had died and in the grave 4 days to perform that miracle of resurrection. A lot of people think Jesus wept because Lazarus had died but that’s not true. Jesus is the resurrection so why would he cry if he can raise him from the dead. My Pastor preached about this.
I love it.. It was different and it celebrated his home going!!! Maybe he was in a fraternity and these r his frat brothers. Either way much respect for this very very classy homecoming celebration! !!!
I think it's absolutely wonderful! We have to keep in mind, that the passing of a loved one should be a celebration! And it should be exactly the way the deceased wanted it to be....and real! Bravo!
It's not a fraternity nor is it a real funeral. It's a funeral home convention where different funeral homes come together and network. This particular funeral home actually makes a whole lot of money doing any where from 3-4 funerals a day
This funeral home is William C Harris here in St. Louis and they way violence is here he really does 3 to 4 funerals a some times more. He done my all of family funerals
This was performed at my grandfathers funeral and it put a smile on my face as a representation of celebration. Many may not understand but I love it!!
I don't see it as tricks at all, but a creative way to honor the deceased. I don't see the men acting inappropriately but giving of themselves and the song is not goofy at all. God is totally creative and full of life - even when things are hard. Why can't we be? By the way, I'm white.
This is a beautiful, meaningful and touching way to say goodbye to a loved one. Instead of sadness, the people attending celebrate the life and passage thru earth and material life of the person. His name is not on the clip, but my respect, prayers and love to his family. May His Memory Be Blessed!
As long as the family was not offended, then no one else has a valid opinion. This is the way they decided to put their loved one to rest. Not my style, but I respect their individuality and the dedication and love those brothers had to have had for their fallen brother.
let me tell u something u big ole double triple chinned monster. your opinion is the one that's not valid. if u can sit your big butt on here and say what you think, then so can everybody else.
Harold Melvin You are irrelevant and quite idiotic. However, being unattractive to you is a blessing I will thank the good Lord for forever!! #idontdostupid
Nah. These men are "White Glove Professional Pallbearers". These men are not related to the deceased. This is an additional service offered by John B. Houston Funeral Home here in NY and also in NJ. This is a service that the family, friends, or whomever is handling the details of the service pays for. It's close to $2,000 I think. Although they're not actually wearing "white gloves" in this particular set.
TrayTrayBaby my nigga, it woulda been on! you dancing and twirling my family member? not holding it with both hands? nah fam. plus of know anything about freemasonry their members or sacrifices are carried out above the shoulder
It's all funny to them but if it had fell and the body rolled out they would be running. but I don't blame them I would too. Totally would be like, "Alright, put Uncle Leroy back in the casket and no more showing off". Maybe he was a humorous person that wanted a funny send off.
I dont even know what to think about this! Different for sure, wouldnt want done to my funeral but I guess the family likes it, and thats what matters!
This was very respectful and tasteful. I'd be afraid that somebody would mess up and drop my loved one though. Accidents happen. However, it was very regal.
This is Harris funeral home , the inspiration of my future I always wanted to own a funeral home and, for those who do not know this called stepping and it is traditional especially for funerals in Louisiana......L.I.F.E#
+Hood Kuntry, Just sharing info, but funerals are often conducted in the "evening" when the remains are being shipped out of State for burial .. such as between 6-8 PM. But it varies from State to State. They didn't used to conduct funerals on Sunday, but in some places, they do now.
I hope none of the older mourners didn't pass away during these shenanigans. This kind of theatrics is for the living to showcase their limited talents,
this is not a "black people" thing. this type of ceremony does not happen at every black funeral. This is more of a traditional Louisiana style home going service that's very different from the rest of the south.. learn more about the culture before you go judging
Courtney Kimbro No Louisiana has all types of instruments and they have a horse and carriage and they are outside this looks more like a high level masion
Joey COCO: To your knowledge. There's articles about white people doing this and how awkard it seems for them. Many other races are doing it across the world. Plus are you basing your evidence on this video or actual knowledge?
Ah guys the metal caskets have a locking system so if the casket drops most likely the body would stay inside. 20 Years ago my grandmothers casket was locked at the funeral home, at the gravesite when all of us pallbearers were setting her casket on the bars the straps were not locked and it went to fall, the doors stayed shut the entire time.
we people of African ancestry have always celebrated life at funerals...lease don't call it Shenanigans because it is not "white" enough, Respect other people's choices. smh
hatimjm1 "White enough"? Really? Saying someone is racist because they call for respectful decency? I agree that we should respect other people's choices. I'd add "respect people's intentions" as well. I'm glad that people of African ancestry respect life at funerals. People of every other race do as well. People don't have to be familiar with all funeral ceremonies to celebrate life. Blessings be with you.
+hatimjm1 Yes we(ALL PEOPLE) should celebrate at funerals but doing TRICKS with somebodys casket is a whole other level! (the steps were cool when they were all together)
hatimjm1 because all white funerals are full of shenanigans? Don't play the race card, dude, and don't say that about any funeral regardless of race, customs, grieving process of the family, etc. Each funeral is unique and the decedent's wishes, culture, and customs should be respected.
Every home going isn't supposed to be sad and when it's my time I will be going home to be with king Jesus in style. Nobody really thinks about going home to jesus but they will put rims on a car that they can't take with them when they die.my home going is going to be awesome and keep up the good work jesus steppers .
It's been along standing practice in African and African American communities to celebrate the dead this way. I wasn't aware there are competitions but That's cool, too. That's got to be a trying and depressing line of work. We all need an outlet. Hell, if they can have air guitar competitions, why not this? :o)
+Rayn Female Producer You're right about this being a tradition in African communities (Ghana specifically) but I'm not sure about it being one in African American communities. I'm black, 42 years old, and this video is the first I ever saw this. I have to agree with the person who posted it--shenanigans is the right word, along with "disrespectful." People cheering and taking pictures like they're at a concert or something.
+Heather Aston But again I state, this is just a competition between people of a like profession shoeing each other skill and respect. Cheering and pics are cool.
A funeral is a solemn moment to remember and pay respect to the person who has passed on, not some circus event! I find it distasteful and out of order.
i don't see anything wrong with it me and my wife just talked about it i want a military funeral and all the traditional things she wants every 80s music and zero amazing grace every one dancing and smiling and remembering her the way she is now so even in our own family we will have vastly different rituals because we are remembering the person not what others think it should be.
Awesome! I thought it was very "respectful" and "honoring" to the deceased. I would like to have my final walk to be like that...truly going home, praising God all the way!
I am sitting here watching anxiously afraid that they will drop the casket and then 5:27 happens and I just can't help laughing at their surprise of what they did.
at my funeral i want my body to pop up in the upright sitting position. then my head turns all the way around while shooting out fireworks. then the lights go out and techno lights begin to flicker with techno beats. then my head shoots off into the crowd and whoever catches it must say something on my behalf. when they are done, they toss my head to the next person. followed by a somber prayer.
721rem I would happily attend that funeral. Funerals should be a time of celebration and joy in reminiscing over the dead. Not sitting there in black and crying.
