The likelihood that you will be turned down is minimal, and everyone will feel comfortable being in a photo if they previously agreed to it.
Approach a table of guests with your camera and ask, “would anyone mind of I took a photo of your table?” This is simply a polite way to make your intentions known and ask for permission. Some of the guests may feel uncomfortable being photographed as well, especially when emotions are running high and some people may be crying. The best way to know of these restrictions is to ask your host. There are some cultures and religions that prohibit the taking of pictures, especially of a dead body. If they feel uncomfortable, they will ask you to refrain from photography, and if they allow you to take pictures, you will feel freedom to do so with the ease of permission. Just approach your host and explain that you would like to take photos of the guests, the decorations, even the body if that is important to you. Remember that a funeral is a sensitive time for many people and offense could be taken if questions are not asked. Photos of the event may be important keepsakes to you, but it is wise to ask the host for permission before you snap pictures left and right. If you are attending a funeral as a guest, my first and foremost advice is to ask questions. Can I take pictures of the guests during a funeral? Is it allowed to take a picture of the casket? What if it’s an open casket? Would taking photos of a burial service be inappropriate? These are all valid questions that may go through your mind if you are attending a funeral in the near future.
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