Does anyone know anything about Dutch funeral etiquette?

What are appropriate expressions of sympathy?


Are flowers appropriate and if so, what type? What other things should one know when attending a Christian funeral in Holland?

Does anyone know anything about Dutch funeral etiquette?
Express condolences to each Family member on the return to the house or restaurant for the %26#039;Coffee table%26#039;. Easiest way is to follow the queue, and say %26quot;gecondeleerd met je (family member) moeder, vader, man, vrouw etc. etc.%26quot; (mother, father, husband, wife etc. etc.) As for flowers, same as U.K. Spray or Wreath. All else also very much like U.K., so if you have attended a funeral in U.K. you will be ok.


I know it%26#039;s rather basic, but it should get you through.
Reply:We used to live in the Netherlands (Holland is actually a province, not a country, the country is called The Netherlands, they%26#039;ll appreciate it if you know that) and attended a few funerals. They are pretty much the same as over here with regards to flowers or donations, the family will probably have let people know before hand what they prefer, however just a tip, the men do not wear black ties if you are going with a man. The tie won%26#039;t be bright colours or anything, but it won%26#039;t be black either, not sure why.
Reply:Be quiet, respectful and don%26#039;t smile.
Reply:If you dont ge ta decent answer by the morning I can let you know! My boyfriend is Dutch (but asleep at the mo!) Will check back in the a.m.
Reply:I have tried to look on the internet to give you a website but I can%26#039;t find anything
Reply:You have to play bagpipes



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