I’m not excusing the police. I’ve never been around anyone that spends all night at a funeral.
Good to know!
I’ve never been around anyone that spends all night at a funeral.
It is likely a turn of phrase. If I go to a family funeral and stay overnight to be with the other mourners, my trip may well be described as away because I am "at a funeral" or "for a funeral."
“I’m not excusing the police. I’ve never been around anyone that spends all night at a funeral.”
Difference is between the funeral services and a reception/wake party after the funeral. But the wake party is also considered part of the funeral. Wakes used to be held before the services, now days they are held after the services and it is usually just a party with all the family and friends including kids to eat, drink, and be merry in remembrance of the loved one. And yes, the parties can last all night sometimes.
Just like the wedding reception that follows a wedding.