Funerals

It is called a Eulogy.

Cremation became popular due to the belief that the soul cannot enter a new body until its former one has totally disappeared, and cremation was considered the fastest way to expeditiously dispose of the dead bodies. The funeral proceedings differ from place to place. Further, the rites also differ depending on the caste, jāti, social group, and the status of the deceased person.

okay basely if you are wearing black you are sending off bad energy to the dead body that is in the room , white sends off good energy , wearing black is against the religion but no one really nows because the stupid Christan people tired to change the Hindu belief

She CAN, the Jehovah's Witnesses would probably not be offended recognising that the individual was a visitor paying her respects and not take offense.

Jehovah's Witnesses themselves usually dress in formal wear for their services. In most countries pants (trousers) would be considered 'casual' or informal and unsuitable for such an occassion.

Answer: The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses are open to the public and at funerals those who wish to pay their respect for the deceased are warmly welcomed. Jehovah's Witnesses do not wear a uniform or have a formal dress code. With that said we recognize that we carry the name of the Almighty God Jehovah and we dress and groom accordingly. It would be no different than if we were called to meet before the President of the US or leader of another country, we would dress in our very best. If a non member were to attend a funeral dressed in slacks they would not be looked down upon but warmly welcomed. We imitate Jesus in showing love and respect for our neighbors.

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A funeral fire is when you have a funeral but there is fire inside the funeral. They use it to make a sign to god.

The people attending a funeral as friends or relatives of the deceased are called the mourners.

It can Be done as a special request of The family or as a High Honor for a VIP person with the Funeral home in Charge where I Live its A Move called A stairway To Heaven and Does cost extra 3.400 dollars here

Absolutely.

In fact, Jehovah's Witness funerals are geared toward presenting encouraging thoughts from the Bible that will benefit all in attendance, no matter what the religious affiliation might be.

Of course they can. Anyone can go to Jehovah's house of worship (Kingdom Hall/church ) what ever you wish to call it absolutely its encouraged!

Answer: The Kingdom Hall is the meeting place of Jehovah's Witnesses and is open to all in the community. Anyone may attend our public meetings as well as funerals and open houses. We are all neighbors. When one of our members fall asleep in death a number of those in the community will attend along with doctors, nurses, caregivers, schoolmates and school teachers.

You should write to the chief mourner (usually the widow/widower, or oldest child of the deceased).

You could say that you were honoured or touched to be able to be at the funeral; say something nice about the deceased; and about the funeral ceremony; give your best wishes to the bereaved. Avoid giving them advice or expressing religious or philosophical views. Simply express your sympathy.

If the gathering after the funeral was in a private home and the host was not the chief mourner, you may also want to write and thank them for their hospitality.

Eulogist. This should not be confused with the Principal Mourner- normally the closest living relative of the deceased- who follow the casket into the church. I discharged this office at my Mother"s funeral.

The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen
Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.

The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

The 8th ! fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the
shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nations motto, "In God We Trust."

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.

There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.



Thank you SSG Townsend

Harriet Tubman's funeral, held on April 10, 1913, drew a significant crowd, with estimates suggesting that around 1,000 people attended. The attendees included family, friends, and members of the African American community, as well as supporters of her lifelong work in the abolitionist movement and women's suffrage. The event highlighted her legacy and the impact she had on countless lives during her lifetime.

Wooden caskets are usually burned. Metal caskets more seldomly. Sometimes a rental casket (made of either metal or wood) is used for the service; after the service the cardboard cremation container is taken out of the rental casket and burned. There have been a few fraud cases in which the funeral director took out the body out of an expensive wooden casket and tried to sell it again as new. The body had been cremated either without a casket or in a cardboard container or a cheap wooden cremation casket.

Probably the expression looked for is crypt.

Consult your local newspaper or funeral home. Journal square has both- the Mclaughlin Funeral parlor, and the Jersey Journal. believe it or not- many families choose to keep funeral arrangements private and out of the papers.

Usually not, unless they were listed on the original loan papers or they were part-owners of a family owned business or corporation. However, the estate the children might inherit would be subject to the debts of the parents.

The laws vary from country to country and in places such as the united states, they can vary by state and even county. The best suggestion is to first enquire with the local office for licensing. You may be able to obtain a mortician's or embalmer's license more easily than obtaining a funeral director's license. In some states there is a difference between the two as one deals with finance and legal documentation, where the other may not. It is also possible that if you're seeking such a license, you may be able to approach the court to have your conviction sealed. That's a hard push, but just a thought.

A party after a funeral has no specific term.

The gathering before or during a funeral is called a wake. A wake is usually at the home of the deceased with the body present.

Gatherings surrounding a funeral can range from a somber vigil to a celebration of sorts in some cultures.

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You are probably thinking of the gathering after the funeral where friends and family get together for a luncheon and spend time reminiscing about the deceased. This is called the Memorial Repast.

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Funeral director or undertaker. the odd thing is the spanish word for work literally implies ( undertaking) as it has the stem Bajo- under, below. such word is Trabajo/.

Funeral rites are part of the healing process after the death. They are for the living to come together about the departed person one last time.

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Do you mean 'why are last rights important to Caholics?'

If so, I believe that it is important to them to allow the person who is dying or recently dead to have the chance to ask God for forgiveness of their sins before they go to Him in judgment of their life.

Buddhists, from what I am told, believe that their 'funeral rites' by monks help to guide the spirit through a serious of temptations and into their next life or reincarnation.

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I think that other religions may have started with similar reasons as these, but have transformed into a ceremony of honor and rememberance of the recently departed and a means for closure for the living.

but I could be wrong.

Christian funerals usually begin with a prayer, followed by a preacher (or another person who knew the deceased well) speaking about the deceased's life. There are songs, often that were favorites of the deceased, and a prayer before people go past the casket to say their last good-byes. The family usually goes to the casket last and spends a few moments alone with the deceased.

Those going to the cemetery form a line of cars, with the hearse followed by the family and everyone else behind them. There is a short message (very short) at the grave site.

In some ways a Humanist funeral is similar to a typical Anglo/Christian funeral. However, it is wholly devoid of any reference to G-d, faith, prayer, allusion to a new life ahead, redemption, or reincarnation. In other words, when you're gone, you're gone!

What does happen at the service is that poems may be read, which address the pain of loss, the memory of the deceased, or the joy of a friendship shared. There are no hymns, no Biblical readings of any sort, no crucifix, and no committal of the coffin...(ie., Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, etc.).

Sometimes, friends or family may stand up to share memories of the deceased. The word eulogy, or eulogise is not technically appropriate as the root of the word eulogise means to 'bless' someone. Instead, the word 'Encomium' would be more appropriate - the celebration of or praise of an individual.

Finally, in most humanist funerals, the cremains of the deceased are disbursed or strewn, thus not leaving a grave or marker for visitation, prayer or reflection.

In the funeral industry, among some employees, a Humanist funeral has been described as a 'why bother' funeral. That was not meant as disrespect, but moe an acknowledgement that there is no collective sharing of hope or faith in the faith of, or hope in a new life to come.

This custom is by no means universal. I have seen a number of Italian-American ladies laid out- full length- and the effect was stunning. Possibly the half-couch or ( playing card) presentation may be inspired from... indeed, playing cards. May be done to show a sleep-like posture. There is nothing wrong with full length and if it is a beautiful woman, well it only enhances the illusion of being Natural. of course if there is surgery or battle damage ( for example auto accidents which might damage the legs) one can see the half-length presentation. Both have their uses and devotees. The body is normally barefoot in the half-length presentation- so the song ( Christmas Shoes) sort of shorts out.