:The problem is that there simply isn't a "general case" to discuss.  There are hundreds of Masonic Jurisdictions and each of them does things slightly differently... including what regalia they wear, and (especially) what rituals they use, etc.  You can usually find overlap between the rituals and regalia of any two jurisdictions... but not when you toss in a third.  There are enough variations that we really can not say "most jurisdictions do X" 
 :The funeral ceremony is actually a good example... Each jurisdiction has its own ritual and customs for funerals.  In some jurisdictions the norm is for the Masonic funeral ceremony to be held in conjunction with the deceased brother's religious funeral service - in which case it would take place in the same building that the religious funeral takes place (Church, Synagogue, Temple, Mosque, Funeral Home, etc.)   In in other jurisdictions (especially in countries were the dominant religious faith does not approve of Masonry) the norm is to hold a separate Masonic memorial service in the Masonic Hall, or at the deceased brother's home.  And there are jurisdictions that don't actually have a "funeral rite"... they instead have a grave side "Masonic burial service".  And in at least one case, there is no "funeral rite"... however the brethren are expected to show up at the religious funeral as Masons (ie wearing white aprons and gloves.) 
 :Not only does it change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction... it can change from funeral to funeral, because different brethren belong to different faiths/denominations, and every faith/denomination has its own rules as to what outside groups like the Masons can and can not do in their buildings or as part of their services... so, even in jurisdictions where "the norm" is to do the Masonic service as part of the deceased brother's religious funeral, when it comes to a specific brother's service, the lodge may have to hold it elsewhere ... or not hold it at all. 
 :The same diversity is true for everything else in Masonry.  The rules, regalia, dress and rituals are unique to each of the hundreds of jurisdictions that are out there.  As soon as you see a pattern emerging, you find that there are exceptions to that pattern.