Alcohol after afternoon funeral?

[Backhills]

DH's funeral, after 19 July, when hopefully, restrictions on numbers are relaxed.

I'm going to invite people back here after, as numbers allow. I'm thinking sandwiches and cake in the garden. I really can't get my head around whether alcohol would be the norm. Most people will be driving and it seems weird to me to drink after a funeral, the only ones I've been to have been fairly sedate church hall affairs, but I also know the boozy wake is a thing.

I'm hoping people won't stay too long!

I've never been to one without alcohol. It's the norm

Do what you want. Having the get together in your home would imply to me tea and cake and then if people want more or alcohol they can go to the pub themselves. They should've taking your lead.

I’m so sorry for your loss and that you are having to make these plans.

I think your plan sounds great. Sandwiches and cake at home with tea and coffee and using up the stores of prosecco and whisky sounds perfect.

I’m sure you have friends who have offered help and support and now is the time to take them up on their offers. Ask people to prepare plates of sandwiches and bake cakes. Also ask friends to help on the day making and serving cups of tea and coffee (borrow extra tea pots and kettles) and also with washing up. In my experience friends like to be asked for specific help.