There are two types of graveside
funerals for most people,
three in my case, for twice
I have conducted the service where
my attention was focused
on the prayers I would read.
The two other types differ only
in whether the departed
is a close relative
or beloved friend,
or someone more distant
where you attend out of duty.
For the beloved your attention
is on the casket and you
will be hard-pressed
to say who else was there.
For the obligatory funerals
you want to know who is there,
wonder why, and question why
they chose that outfit.