Can you do an invitation only funeral??

I come from a BIG family (would take to long to name everyone)plus law enforcement family and fire dept. family as well. Some how my family members and I got started talking about my dad's funeral, etc. I know we have a big family. And the place where it will most likely be at, doesn't seat a whole lot. Can you do an invitaiton only funeral??

Also, how do you tell someone their not invited to the funeral ? They may not even be allowed to the wake either. What IF they show up. Do you call the police? They may not even be allowed to the wake either.

Your help would greatly be appreciated.

Crystal

Hi Crystal,
I would ask the funeral director about it. Also I have seen when they put a death notice in the paper once in awhile it will say private burial "family only".