Being asked to give a eulogy or a reading at someone's funeral is considered an honor. A funeral poetry is a fantastic opportunity to explain exactly what the individual meant to the people who mourned them, and prayers or blessings are typically quite comforting. It is customary at Jewish funerals to recite the Kaddish, which means "sanctification" or "consecration." This prayer is repeated over and over again until it is concluded either by the rabbi or another trusted member of the congregation. At the end of the service, visitors often leave flowers or other gifts in memory of the deceased. These gifts are called "tributes." A funeral director is usually hired to prepare the body for viewing or burial. During this process, the face and hands are washed and dressed in clean clothes. Often a stone is placed under the chin or on the chest to indicate that the soul has been lifted up and heaven has been reached. Funerals are a very important part of life for everyone who experiences it. It is not enough to show up with food or drink, since these items have been offered in the body of the deceased. Everyone needs time to heal from grief and to process all they have been through - including those who must make important decisions about moving forward without the person who was so vital to their lives.