Leona's family held a wake in the evening and then a funeral the next day for her mother who died at the age of 62. According to Marshall and Levy, two important functions of rituals are _______.

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Marshall and Levy suggest that two important functions of rituals are control and meaningfulness. During times of uncertainty or emotional distress, people turn to rituals to gain a sense of control over their lives and to find meaning in their experiences. The wake and funeral in Leona's family served these functions by providing a structured way to mourn and honor her mother's life.

Leona's Family Held a Wake in the Evening and Then