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Funerals
A funeral is a ceremony that takes place, marking the death of a person. Questions in this category can include things about the ceremony, traditions, and cultural aspects.
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What is the reason for a 9 gun salute at a funeral?
The amount of firing will vary. If performed near ongoing battlefields, and not enough men are available, there might be less than the number of men required in the firing party. If no blanks are available, service rounds (live rounds) will be required. If there's an ammo shortage, less rounds will be expended. If there's a safety concern over live firing, again, a shortened ceremony. Gun salutes originated out of necessity; Burning gunpowder is expensive, especially when large amounts are loaded into cannons. Up until the US Civil War (1861-1865), (the US Civil War was transitional) Infantry Rifles and Guns (Cannons) were mostly muzzle loaders. When warships entered ports (practically any port, home or foreign) for safety reasons they had to UNLOAD their guns (cannons). Muzzle loaders can only be unloaded by firing them. After the warship fired it's guns, the Port's Military Garrison (Fort) would acknowlege the warship by firing it's cannon. A salute is an acknowledgement. Gunfire is a military honor. The dead were honored the same way. When a soldier is executed he is shot by a firing squad. A man with less honor will normally be hanged. Although a squad is normally 12 men, a patrol is normally 6 to 7 men (or six men and a leader). For safety within controlled areas containing ceremony, a patrol of men (6 or 7) is easier and safer to command and control with firearms. The traditional three cheers for a departing "brother in Arms" is fired by three volleys.
The first thing to remember about Catholic funerals is the Truth that the body of the dead one will be resurrected and reunited with the soul when Jesus comes again at the Last Judgement. In addition, if the deceased is saved, his body will be glorified. For this reason, the bodies of our loved ones are treated with the utmost respect and, so, it isagainst Catholic custom to cremate the body, having been allowable in the past only during times of pestilence.
What to dress the deceased in for burial?
A deceased can either be dressed in their own clothes or a shroud. Some religions simply have the deceased wrapped in a white linen or cotton sheet.
Can you hold funeral during Holy Week?
They try not to have them on or near Church Holidays, such as Holy Thursday. This is more of a matter of traffic control than anything else- likewise, weddings are normally held if in the Church ( which is right and proper) on Saturdays as this does not conflict with Sunday masses, again a traffic control matter.
Does a casket need to be placed in a vault?
In the US, there is no law requiring the casket to be placed in a vault. But many cemeteries make such request because they want to avoid the caving in of graves as a result of either the deterioration of the casket or the use of heavy machinery for maintaing the cemetery.
Why do they fire four shot at a military funeral?
That would be a 12-gun salute to honor a fallen warrior.
What is the person called who applies makeup to a corpse before a funeral?
The same that is applied to a living person, except more of it.
What do you call a person who works at a funeral home?
mor·ti·cian
[-tish-uhn]
- noun 1. undertaker
This would infer that a person has a degree in Mortuary Science as well as being certified by state board where they practice (work)
Who lead the funeral prayer for the prophet?
During his final illness, our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (SAW), commanded his closest friend and father-in-law, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique RAU to lead the Muslims in their prayers. It was a great ordeal for him as he could foresee that beloved Prophet (SAW) was getting ready to meet his friend-Almighty Allah, and leaving his loving Companions RAU.
Where do doves go when released at a funeral?
As many as you like. There is actually no limit as to what is appropriate. The only limitation is the expense of making this possible. A large flock of white doves being released is truly impressive. Check the article at the link below.↓
jw org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/101976448
Just add a period between the jw and org to complete the link.
How do you invite friends to funeral services?
You don't generally invite friends to funeral services. There is an obituary placed in the newspapers with information and, of course, your friends would know that your loved one has died and will attend the funeral if they can. If there is long distance family and friends then you would phone to let them know who has passed away in the family and some will make an effort to attend if possible.
What does Mark Musgrove enjoy most about being a funeral director?
Because he likes to drive the hearse.
Where can one buy a funeral wreath?
There are a lot of places to get funeral flower arrangements. A person can call 1-877-256-6610 and order flowers from Bloomex, and get same day delivery. Another place to get flowers is from ProFlowers by calling 1-800-580-2913 and they ship international. Flower and Gift Shop offers flowers delivered by calling 1-800-SEND-FTD (1-800-736-3383).
Why is purple worn in funerals?
Purple is associated with suffering, Passion ( in the religious sense) and also royalty and imperial might ( the Flag of the Empress in Japan, not mortuary at all, is a Gold Chrysanthemum against a Purple Field- sunset indeed- it could also simulate the sun going down- a death in the family One is reminded of a song ( don't let the sun, go down on me).
Can more than 1 person be buried in a cemetery lot?
Actually, some cemeteries allow this. The plots are usually "double-decker" style, where the first decedent is buried deeper, creating the remaining space for the second decedent. This is more common in spousal plots.
In the UK the funeral is normally paid from the deceased's estate or life insurance. If this is not possible then a family member or friend will usually pay but are not obliged to. If they do not the state (local council/authority) pays for a minimal funeral.
Why can't JW people attend Catholic funerals?
Jehovah's Witnesses can attend Catholic funeral if they chose. Many will either chose not to attend or may attend without participating in the actual ceremony.
Many will view the ceremony as objectionable due to the teachings and customs sometimes attachted to such event.
The Governing Body have seen fit to address this topic.
Watchtower 2002 15th May Questions from Readers, Would it be advisable for a true Christian to attend a funeral or a wedding in a church?
'Our taking part in any form of false religion is displeasing to Jehovah and must be avoided. A church funeral is a religious service.... How unwise to expose oneself to such pressure!'
Each individual Jehovah's Witness when deciding for themselves would 'respond to the directions of the slave as we would to the voice of God' (W57 15th June p370).
How do the Chinese dispose of the bodies of the dead?
Yes they do if they can/want.
Once trekking trough hills, found a nice tomb in an half moon design belonging to a couple ♥
What is the top pay for funeral directors?
Hi there, pay for funeral directors can vary greatly, like any business it all boils down to how good you become at running a company overall. Here in the UK, funeral directors make a good living, most earning in excess of £50,000 PA.
Who were funeral directors for Queen Victoria?
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the clerical head of the Church Of England, so the honours ( UK) spelling would be incumbent on him. He is the sort of Bishop-In-Chief of the various Episcopalian Bishops. The very adjective Episcopal refers to the rank and dignity of a Bishop- or Episcopus in the Latin version.
Are red roses appropriate for funeral?
in the absence of any instruction from the family it would be appropriate. There are times however when those who have been deprived of the death of a loved one request donations to some worthy cause, some charitable institution. A discrete word prior to the funeral should answer the question
