The "funerals" demonstrate that the characters didn't just become "good" in a vacuum; they became better because of their bonds with each other.
Tahani organizes the event, but for the first time, it isn't about her own status or "name-dropping." It is a genuine gesture of love for her friends. [S4E8] The Funeral
In one of the show's most quoted moments, Michael explains why humanity deserves grace: “People improve when they get external love and support. How can we hold it against them when they don't?” The "funerals" demonstrate that the characters didn't just