Quick help, neighbours funeral today, do I open my curtains??

[mesenfantsmaman]

I remember when my grandfather died all the houses in the street on the day of the funeral had the curtains shut as a sign of respect. It is my neighbours funeral today (I am going) and I want to show my respect but can I open my curtains now and shut them later (funeral at 2) I do I keep them shut all day? TIA

Personally I would keep them shut, where are you ? I thought this only happened in Ireland.

LGJ

I am in Northampton but he was Irish

It happens in Wales as well. And people line the streets as a mark of respect....they did when my dad died, it was amazing. And there were over 400 at the funeral....it was a real comfort to my Mum. I'd keep them closed until after the funeral

Thanks I will keep them shut, this man was had an amazing sense of community and I hope today refelcts that.