Fielding E J Funeral Home Inc

My 18 year old cousin died and over 500 people showed up at the wake. Fortunately we’d been given access to two large rooms and the main viewing room, so though it was crowded and busy the whole night, it was not claustrophobic. I should also comment that the temperature was perfect — not warm or cold even with friends and family going in and out all night. The original viewing times were from 6−9pm, but we didn’t leave until a few minutes after 10. The funeral home did not push anyone out or try to close the doors or anything. They just stayed and continued to help out in any way that they could. They were very hospitable and kind!
My only complaint is that there was no water fountain. There was a soda machine where you could buy a canned drink for 75 cents and a bottle of water for $ 1, but I don’t carry cash and had to borrow money from my mom when I got thirsty. I understand that it would cost them to keep a water dispenser, but it would have been appreciated!
The rooms are beautiful. There’s a tiiiiiny kitchen and they won’t allow you to have food or drink outside of it. With such beautiful, well-​kept carpet, I can certainly understand, but I do wish the kitchen were larger or that the two tables in the room were set up against a wall so more people could get to refreshments. Eight or more people in the room felt incredibly crowded.