<p>When attending a virtual funeral service for the first time, it can be difficult to understand the do's and don'ts of it all. Be sure to read on to learn more!<br /><br /> Due to the current state of the world, virtual events and services are becoming more and more prevalent and commonplace. If you have lost a loved one since the pandemic, then you may be asked to attend a virtual funeral service rather than one that is in-person. If you&rsquo;re interested to learn all of the do&rsquo;s and don&rsquo;ts that come along with attending a virtual service, then read on as we&rsquo;re providing some useful tips and suggestions to keep in mind. If you are in the area and looking for <a href="/hidden-pages/memorializing-suffolk-va">cremation services in Suffolk, VA</a> then we recommend our services as they are affordable and highly recommended. Stop by or give us a call to learn more! <br /><br /> <strong>Prepare</strong><br /> One of the first things you&rsquo;ll want to be sure to do before a virtual funeral service is properly prepare ahead of time. What we mean by this is that it&rsquo;s essential that you understand the virtual platform that you will be signing in on. We recommend downloading the video platform ahead of time and studying the basics. It could help to do some light research ahead of time by using either Google or having someone in your life show you. Ensuring that you are properly prepared before the virtual service will ensure that the process runs as smooth as possible. We recommend understand the basic, such as how to mute yourself, turn your camera on or offer, and how to allow yourself to speak on the platform if you&rsquo;d like to say a few words at any point. Additionally, it could also be useful to decide where you will want to set your laptop up at if you will be showing your video at any point during the service. If you don&rsquo;t have anyone in your life who can show you the ropes of the virtual platform, then most funeral homes have a designated person who <a href="/about/what-makes-us-different">can help you out</a> as well! <br /><br /> <strong>Dressing</strong><br /> It is always best to avoid assuming that there will not be a required dress code for a virtual service. Truthfully, assuming that you can wear whatever you want could be viewed as a sign of disrespect as it shows that you are not taking this service as seriously as you&rsquo;d take an in-person service. We suggest preparing ahead of time with an outfit that you&rsquo;d typically wear to a traditional and in-person <a href="/about/our-blog/post?postId=1cbbd524-527f-4cc0-b5d1-161ad95c0807">funeral service</a>. Remember to keep your colors neutral and dark, preferably black. Additionally, it is always recommended to choose an outfit that is modest and conservative. Even though you are on camera, choosing an outfit that is either revealing or has bright colors or patterns could lead guests to become distracted throughout the service. To avoid this, it is always best to choose something black and modest. <br /><br /> <strong>Mute</strong><br /> Unless you have been selected to say a few words during the virtual service, it is recommended that you enter the service with your microphone already muted. Leaving your microphone unmuted could lead to guests being subjected to unpleasant background noises, which is a huge no-no, especially for a virtual funeral service. <br /><br /> Learn more about <a href="/services/cremation-services">our cremation services </a>in Suffolk, VA!</p>