In the first place, it is not necessarily easy to get the deceased’s eyes closed. The eyelids resist.
In the second place, I had been informed one should sing for the dying. This seemed to work but I did not have songs prepared ahead, so we had Corrocloclo and a traditional nana.
Yo no siento la gallina ni el dinero que costó
solo siento los polluelos que sin madre los dejó.
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A la nana y a la buba,
se durma la criatura.
In the third place, even if you have a prearranged cremation you must still go to the place the next day and sign many papers, reconfirming that this really is what you want. This is also the time when the death certificate is ordered, and you should order many copies.
I am at home again, and receiving visits.
#OccupyHE
Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 
My condolences.
Thinking of you. So very sorry Z.
carlos
Gracias, guys … the next one will be truly bad, I can tell. This was all right, so far.
If only it were true that after the first death, there is no other. The first is in some ways rehearsal for all that come after. Veuillez agreer mes condoleances les plus sinceres.
Utterly agree — it seems that the burden of them accummulates.
My condolences.
my sympathies
So sorry for your loss.
Thanks all, and it is good to see you, Angry Professor!