Have you ever attended a funeral? There are different types of mourners you will find in Kenyan funerals. There some types you will come across in specific funerals while others are everywhere. Here are some of the common types.
Hired mourners
These are mourners who are paid to mourn. They act as if they are closer to the dead than the family. They scream all over the compound while outlining the good deeds of the deceased. They will cry even when everyone is quiet.
Absolute mourners
The absolute mourners carry their entire families to the funeral. They cry, eat, drink and even carry food back to their homes without caring the burden they are going to put on the family of the deceased. These mourners are very common in funerals of powerful personalities.
Silent mourners
These mourners show deep sympathy to the family of the deceased. They do not speak anything while at the funeral. In addition, they do ask for anything but they do not refuse offers.
Demanding mourners
These are the most annoying mourners. They keep asking for food, alcohol, money and other things while at the funeral. No matter how hard you tried, you cannot please these mourners.
Genuine mourners
These mourners are emphatic and caring. They understand the pain of losing your loved ones. They will help in contributions and small chores to be undertaken at the funeral. These mourners are in all funerals.