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Because St. Joseph of Arimathea was the one who took the initiative to ask Pilate for the Body Of Christ & then to bury Him in his own Sepulchre.

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Why is Saint Joseph of Arimathea the patron saint of funeral directors?

Joseph of Arimathea became the patron saint of funeral directors because he was the disciple who took Jesus' body from the crucifixion and prepared it for burial. Joseph of Arimathea also provided the grave from which Jesus later resurrected. Later legends suggest that Joseph of Arimathea brought with him to Glastonbury the blood of Christ in a golden cup named The Holy Grail.


Why is a saint made a patron?

Usually, it has to do with something that they were associated with, when they were alive. Eg: St. Maria Goretti is the Patron Saint of rape victims. St. Joseph of Arimathea (sp.) is the Patron Saint of funeral directors, because he gave his own tomb to the Christ. St. Joan of Arc is the Patron Saint of France, because she helped France overcome England when it almost conquered France during the 100 years war.


Who is the patron saint of morticians?

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Why is Neith Important to Egyptians?

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When did Saint Joesph die?

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