In the Words Of The High One, Allfather Odin tells us that a person's reputation is the one part of that person which is immortal.  And, it does indeed live beyond the person's morality.  But, two people might see that same person entirely differently.  And, we have to deal with these other living people, too!

Funerals and other death-related rites exist for many freasons, but none so much as they exist for the sake of the living whom the dead leave behind. 

And here, we have a challenge which I will outline in some detail.  And, it's one that will give our skills and spirituality a real opportunity!

Blessed Be!