The writing is pretty stiff and awkward, everything reads more like a student's school project than a natural conversation or thought, and it's very heavy handed on expository dialogue. The intro is a pretty tough read because of how densely packed it is with information, with no breaks or pauses.
Right now, I'd suggest you break up the intro a bit, focus on the core characters relevant to the funeral, the protagonist and his family, make side characters optional encounters, and reconsider how much exposition should be included in their initial introductions, you don't have to go out of your way to establish each character and their personality fully within their first appearance.
Right now, I'd suggest you break up the intro a bit, focus on the core characters relevant to the funeral, the protagonist and his family, make side characters optional encounters, and reconsider how much exposition should be included in their initial introductions, you don't have to go out of your way to establish each character and their personality fully within their first appearance.