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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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Who usually gives a eulogy at a funeral?

It isn"t always done. There might be a blessing at the funeral parlor by a lay funeral home employee- but there is no real space for a eulogy in the requiem mass. The principal mourner, out of tradition, follows the coffin into the church. I performed this office once.

Who took over after Caesar's death?

The time after Nero's death was known as the "year of the four emperors". First Galba took over, was deposed, then Otho, who was waging a civil war with Vitellius, who briefly took over, then Vespasian finally ended it all.

Can you bury a mother and child in same casket?

Yes, this is often done in the case of Maternity funerals, where both the mother and child die.- this was also done with the tragedy of Sharon Tate, part of the Manson Murders. The child"s body is ( iof course) dressed and is positioned on the mother"s Breast. (They bend her elbow) a Mother and child wake is a uniquely sad and touching experience and is very rare. It does happen, that is how it is done.

What piece of cloth is used to wrap a dead body?

A burial shroud.

S something that you wrap a dead body in so that other people can't see them.

What are the duties of an usher in church at funerals?

An usher typically guides, helps, and/or escorts people to their seats so everyone can be seated in an orderly fashion. Often, an escort well help a mourner or visitor find a space to sit that may not otherwise be obvious.

Ushers also escort the VIPs to any reserved seats that they may have been granted.

Lastly, an usher may offer gentle "guidance" to those who may be disrupting the service so the speaker(s) can be heard with minimal interruption.

What kind of dress should you wear to a funeral?

It doesn't have to be black, but subdued colors, usually dark, and a very modest style are suitable, unless something else is asked for. Once in a while the surviving family will say "Don't wear any black. We want to see all bright colors. We are celebrating a life." But unless you receive that sort of direction, keep it conservative.

Who wrote the poem funeral blues?

It is the English contribution to the statue commemorating the Heysel Stadium Disaster (Belgium), where a retaining wall collapsed, and resulted in 39 deaths on May 29 1985. when Liverpool Fc (England) played Juventus Fc (Italy) in the European Cup final (now Champions League).

It wasnt written for the English Contribution. It was used for that. It was a poem written by W.H Auden in 1936. I dont know why it was written, he was gay so I assumed it was written for a man he loved and lost

What do children wear to a funeral?

For small children the most important consideration should be that it be comfortable to wear. The situation is already strange and uncomfortable enough for them without their clothes adding to the problem.
For older children you can think of something more formal; but it doesn't have to be dress suits and ties.
Teens will probably want to dress as adults.

What happens at a gravesite of a funeral?

Wow what happens at a furneral is that there is pe made you need to people dressed in black and white and they give speeches about the person who died and how close friends they were have not ever been to a funeral next time some one dies in your family dies maybe you need to go and see what it is like and that will answer your question.

What is the meaning of lighting a candle at a funeral?

'Lighting a candle' is part of a prayer ritual. The lighting of a candle is used to pray for something or someone. In Church, candles are lit and prayed over for certain intentions. Basically, that's what it means. For more information, click on the 'Related Links' below'. Lighting a candle in Thailand means letting go ones soul. That's basically what it mean?right?

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.

What is a Catholic funeral?

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.