A memorial service is an emotional event, which often leads to an uncomfortable situation. It takes place in the absence of the remains of departed ones. A memorial service is more informal than a funeral, where visitors exchange their stories and can also pay personal homage to celebrate the life of the departed. Michael Scarpaci, manager of Scarpaci funeral home in Staten Island provides tips on how to maintain etiquettes while you attend memorial service. Read through the following article to learn about memorial service etiquettes.