Yes, funerals are very important to Jewish people. And there are many rituals involved to make this sad time a little more bearable.
Religious Jews believe in the continued existence of the soul after death, when the soul accounts for its actions. The manner in which the soul is "sent off" has an impact upon it.
People do funerals to celebrate someone's life
Yes, anyone, regardless of religion, is welcome at Jewish funerals.
This is not true. Children are permitted at funerals.
Jewish funerals have several customs. After death, the body isn't to be left unattended. The deceased is buried in a simple wooden casket without any metal parts.
There is no issue with Jews attending Protestant funerals from the perspective of the Protestant Church. However, most Jews will not enter a church due to Jewish law prohibiting participating in religious services of another religion.
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They're considered symbols of joy, which are inappropriate for sad occasions.
The Catholic person should check with his own church. As far as the Jews are concerned . . . Of course.
There are 4 options:1. Funeral home2. Synagogue3. Cemetery chapel4. Graveside
Virtually all Jews in Israel at the time of Jesus had Jewish funerals, including Jesus. At that time, a Jewish funeral would have NOT included a coffin.However, according to Christian belief, Jesus was never buried.
Ordinary citizens were dressed in a white toga(men) or stola (women). At the funerals of important people the officers of state wore their ceremonial robes.
Funerals, concerts, important ceremonies,etc.