"I don't know how it is where you're from, but calming the souls of the departed and sending them on their way is an important job in my world," D explained. "If it would bring you comfort, I see no reason why you shouldn't do something to celebrate the life you had and mourn that you will not return to it."

D has only attended a few such ceremonies, but he has always been willing to give the dead their due. Even without the practical aspect, it's a matter of respect and a way to say goodbye.