Mortal Manners

Observation: Never make an apology at a funeral.

I shouldn't have to tell you that.

If you owe someone an apology and you know you could run into them at Aunt Pat's funeral, don't go to Aunt Pat's funeral. (She'll understand.) Seriously. 

Emotions. 

All the feels.

Ritual. 

Incense and incantations. 

It's a potentially combustible - if not explosively lethal - mix.

Apologies are always best offered at lunch.

"Sorry I missed you at Aunt Pat's funeral and speaking of being sorry, about that time I slept with your wife…"

Two more pieces of advice.

Don't dwell on the details.

Don't forget to pick up the check.