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The date selected may be several weeks after the death. Pick a date that allows friends and family time to make travel plans and adjust their calendars. Perhaps it makes sense to have the service during the summer when all were planning to gather anyway, an early morning ocean sunrise or late evening fireside chat may become the memorial service. Scheduling the event in two or three weeks lets out-of-town guests take advantage of the 14-day advance booking discount on airline tickets.
