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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 colours does the priest wear for a funeral Mass?
Traditionally, a priest wore black vestments for a funeral, reminding all that death was a reality for us all and that we must pray for the deceased.
In the modern Church, the priest wears white. This change was made in the liturgical reforms of the late 1960s. It was changed in order to emphasize belief in the resurrection and that the deceased will surely be now rejoicing in heaven, thus let there be no sadness.
Conservative congregations and priests continue to use black vestments, claiming that the modern changes disregard the reality that not all souls go to heaven, that death is a occasion for sorrow and reflection on our own lives in order to spur us to right living and that prayers must be offered since few souls go straight to heaven, but rather end up in Purgatory where they need our prayers for their deliverance.
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Catholic AnswerThe rubrics for a funeral in 2012 specify that white, violet, or black may be worn for a funeral Mass. I suppose that the individual planning the funeral may request it, but normally the priest will wear what he usually does, and in most modern parishes that is white. There are few parishes anymore that even have black vestments.What is the difference between the two funeral orations in Act III of Caesar?
In Act III of "Julius Caesar," the two funeral orations—Brutus's and Antony's—present contrasting approaches to persuasion. Brutus appeals to reason and honor, justifying Caesar's murder as a necessary act for the good of Rome, aiming to win the crowd's support through logic. In contrast, Antony's speech is emotionally charged, using pathos to evoke sympathy for Caesar and incite the crowd against the conspirators, ultimately swaying public opinion and sparking a riot. This shift highlights the power of rhetoric and emotion in shaping public sentiment.
Chaple of rest at funeral directors?
What would you like to know about a Chapel Of Rest? I've included a link to one below.
What does kindly accept intimation mean when regarding a funeral?
intimation means a notice so it could relate to many things but can be a notice in the newspaper or notice of a death listed on a notice board in a public place.
For any sort of dinner party or house party, only the hosts may make invitations. Since the parents of the ex-husband are hosting this dinner, they are the only ones who could invite anyone. (Exception, they could tell someone that they are welcome to invite a date/kids/friends along.)
Assuming the son that invited the ex-wife is a child, it is understandable that he might make this faux pas and not realize that it is rude to impose another guest onto the host and that it is an uncomfortable situation for all parties.
In this situation, having not received an invitation from the hosts, the ex-wife should explain to her son that she will be not be attending, as she is no longer married to the ex-husband.
If, however, the son is an adult, the ex-wife would be justified in assuming that she was properly invited, and therefore is perfectly correct in attending.
How should you address a sympathy card to your ex if he is remarried?
Just put his name.
Ex:
Joe,
I'm sorry to hear about...
My Sympathies,
Sally Sue
Where are the pallbearers placed in the procession of a Catholic funeral processional?
In our Catholic Church, the pallbearers stand on the side of the casket and carry it. The casket would be at the head of the procession with the mourners following it, and the priest bringing up the end.
A good funeral home in Northampton ma?
Czelusniak Funeral Home is the most respected funeral home in Northampton Ma. They are family owned and operated and have been in business for over 100 years.
Can anyone receive Communion at a Catholic funeral?
Anyone can technically receive Communion, but that is not the way it is supposed to work. You have to be a Catholic first of all, and before anyone receives Communion they are supposed to ask for forgiveness of their sins from God. Catholics believe that you have to ask for forgiveness as well as perform an assigned penance from a priest. Not many Catholics follow this tradition however. Only Catholics in the state of grace - that is, free of mortal sin on their conscience - may receive Communion at a Catholic funeral. Often, as mentioned above, attendees of the funeral feel compelled to go to Communion as an expression of social solidarity, however, reception of the sacrament is not an essential part of participation in a funeral Mass and Communion should not be approached if one is a non-Catholic, or conscious of mortal sin upon one's own soul. To receive while in mortal sin is to commit a grave sacrilege. If one is Catholic and wishes to receive but thinks themselves in mortal sin, it is best to request the sacrament of Confession from a priest before the ceremony. It is highly encouraged to receive the Holy Eucharist, especially in order to offer it for the repose of the deceased.
Why do tongans cut there hair at funerals?
tongans cut there hair at funerals because they are showing respect to the dead person tae head
What color flower should I wear for my father's funeral service?
what ever colour you are comfortable with.
Yes, the ex-wife can participate in planning the funeral arrangements with their adult children, especially if they had a cooperative relationship post-divorce. It's important to focus on the needs and feelings of the children during this difficult time. In the obituary, she could be mentioned as the "former spouse" or "loving ex-wife," highlighting her role in the family while maintaining respect for the current dynamics.
Which president had a pet parrot who had to be removed from his funeral for swearing?
Probably Andrew Jackson, who was a rough-hewn character to begin with, and as the song celebrated was engaged in the Battle of New Orleans with some unsavory Pirates and frontiersmen... so a rough-edged (Old Hickory) may well have had a pornographic parrot!
What are the responsibilities of an usher at a funeral?
An usher at a funeral takes either individual or shared responsibility for escorting mourners towards their seats, pews, or location the family has requested. It allows families to politely manage certain individuals to sit in a preferred area, such as those with actual printed invitations, and to direct those without, politely to another area. An usher may also manage where individuals who are providing a reading or eulogy, are seated, to ensure that they are seated on the aisle, so as not to create congestion for other mourners and maintain a smooth access to the lectern.
An Usher may also be responsible for the distribution of the Order of Service sheets, and in some churches, synagogues, and crematories, to hand out hymnals, or other associated details.
In some cultures, mourners are invited to offer a donation in lieu of flowers. In most cases, provided they are cheques, they may be handed to your trusted Usher. In the United Kingdom, Funeral Directors manage the responsibilities of collecting, documenting, and disbursement of those donations, on behalf of the family, later (up to ninety days), providing the family with an account of the funds received. On Service sheets mourners are also invited to post their donations directly to the funerary service. Sadly, in the US, there has been a number of instances documented where donations arrived at a funeral home and a either a 'handling' fee was deducted from the final sum, as a justification for their auditing and disbursement of funds. Each country and locale may vary in their traditions and customs.
Finally, the Usher may also be requested to extend invitations to mourners to sign a visitors book. Many families use these for writing thank you cards. However, this custom has reduced substantially over the past decade and is now occasionally thought of only when having been sold to the family as an ancillary feature for the funeral. (where additional costs are levied.)
Can you ask that the funeral director does not close the mouth?
It isn't recommended, as the jaw will sag and the inside of the mouth isn't going to be very pleasant to look at.
Who did eulogy at bill Wilson the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous funeral?
Yev Gardner at St. John the Divine in New York city. From Marty Mann's biography.
Is there a discount to fly to a funeral in another state?
Currently, a number of Australian offer a published rate for families travelling out of state for a family funeral. Each has its own policies for documenting the validity of the funeral, ranging from a fax from the Funeral Director, to simply a call made to the Funeral Director to verify.
However, many and most funeral rates are far higher in cost than the most discounted airfares. The reasoning is that a funeral tariff permits the passenger to return, if required, the following day, etc. Whereas the most discounted fare may require either a minimum stay or at least staying over a Saturday night. The same applies to the Australian Rail.
In India, at present, there are no known funeral concession airfares for intrastate air travel. However, Indian Rail offer a funeral family rate for First Class rail travel. It has numerous restrictions and qualifiers, such as certified Death Certificate. There is currently no funeral tariff for 2nd or 3rd class travel, presumably because of the difficulty for some caste groups in even being able to document a death and at times, even a birth!
In the americas, the International carriers, DL, UA, US, AA etc do have funeral tariffs. However, the restrictions and policies vary drastically. One carrier has been known to be quite relaxed in forcing the passenger to validate the funeral before the flight, but reminding the passenger that they must present 'valid' proof (an often elusive term) that your bona fides stack up. When arriving at the check-in counter, the passenger has been asked for the 1. Death Certificate, 2. The Letter from The Funeral Director, and 3. Proof that they're related to the deceased! When the passenger cannot present the proof to the carrier's heretofore 'advised' requirements, the passenger is offered the choice to purchase a ticket at the THEN prevailing tariff. This means the passenger no longer has access to the 14 day advance purchase fares, the stay over Saturday night fares, or other restrictive fares. Their only option is to purchase, subject to availability, a point-to-point published fare which can run into the thousands! It can be devastating for the passenger and it can be yet another notch in the long list of 'We told you so...oh and by the way, have a niiice day!) scenarios.
Historically, the already reduced fares of some airlines, such as Southwest, or similar, do not traditionally publish such fares, stating that their fares are already far lower and less restrictive than other airlines.
If your travel needs to be on one of the 'biggie' carriers in Australia or the americas, considering speaking to a supervisor at the reservation centre, explaining your situation and explaining that you already have all of the documentation they should ask for (make certain you do!). If it's a good day, you sound contrite or mournful enough, you may find that the supervisor has authority to grant you one of the discount advance-purchase fares, without having to book far in advance. However, in the same thought, they may still require that you honour the other conditions of the fare, such as staying over a Saturday night.
Finally, if you are a member of their Frequent Flier scheme...and you actually have a Substantial record of flights with them...not the occasional one or two a year, but instead the amount to yield a platinum or black card, then there are other 'considerations' the carriers may take towards assisting one of their WKRP's (well known respected passengers). VIP's are what every passenger thinks they are and what they claim as a right due them. The airlines consider those who fly as, or demand to be, or have been presented as VIP's, receive that very specific service the passenger demands- Vain, Insolent, Plebs!
What are some of the reasons one should use DeVargas Funeral Home for funeral services?
DeVargas are competitively priced, compassionate and experienced in catering to your funeral needs. It's not recommended if you don't live local to it though, chose one closer to home.
What is the burier at a funeral called?
Pall bearers are those who carry the coffin to its last place of rest. as there are numerous size variations of coffins and their inhabitants this could be as few as four or many more pallbearers. The graves are dug with mechanical machinery ( backhoes usually) this is done by the cemetery people, and not the undertakers proper.
How can I find out if a funeral home has sold a relatives organs to defray the funeral cost?
By the time the body gets to the funeral home too much time will have passed for the organs to be of any value. Even if they were, it would not be worth the risk of adverse publicity for the funeral director to consider harvesting them.
What is considered to be a FTD funeral flower?
There are several different flowers that are considered to be a FTD funeral flower. Some of these include lilies, carnations, roses, and chrysanthemums.
