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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 do you call One who walks beside or helps to carry a coffin at the funeral?

A person who walks beside or helps carry a coffin at a funeral is a pallbearer or a bearer.

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Is there a funeral service for Scouts?

Although there is no specific service, the following is a suggested service from the Chaplain's manual.

Funeral Service for Scout or Scouter

This outline is merely a guide. The wishes of the Family and spiritual advisor take precedent.

  1. Processional
    • Color Guard brings in US flag and Troop flag
    • Pallbearers follow
    • Scouts and Scouters in Uniform follow
  2. Opening Prayer

Almighty Father, as we grieve the loss of (Name of Deceased), help us to remember his involvement with Scouting. Show us how he lived the Scout oath and law. We ask that you comfort us as we will miss his friendship and fellowship.

  1. Pastoral Comments

(Highlights of the Deceased's life and Scouting accomplishments)

  1. Song: "On My Honor" shown at bottom
    • Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

      23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

      23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

      23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

      23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

      23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

    • Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
    • Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
    • I Corinthians 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

      15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

      15:56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

      15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  3. Comments from friends.
  4. "Scout Vespers" shown at bottom
  5. Closing Benediction

"May the Great Scoutmaster of all Scouts be with us until we meet again, and may our footsteps lead unto Him."

  1. Taps
  2. Recessional

Original Scout Vespers

(tune of O Christmas Tree)

Softly falls the light of day,

As our campfire fades away.

Silently each Scout should ask,

"Have I done my daily task?

Have I kept my honor bright?

Can I guiltless sleep tonight?

Have I done and have I dared,

Everything to Be Prepared?" On My HonorOn my honor I'll do my best

To do my duty to God.

On my honor I'll do my best

To serve my country as I may.

On my honor I'll do my best

To do a good turn each day.

To keep my body strengthened.

To keep my mind awakend.

To follow paths of righteousness..

On my honor, I'll do my best.

What sound do they use for military funerals?

Many military funerals utilise music as part of the service tribute. Or it can be used during a flag ceremony. The tune 'Butterfield's Lullaby,' sometimes known by the first line of the lyrics 'Day is Done,' is generally played on a trumpet or bugle. The same tune, also known as 'Taps' is sounded by a bugler at dusk.

The lyrics, written by Horace Lorenzo Trim, are as follows

Day is done, gone the sun

From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky

All is well, safely rest

God is nigh.

Fading light dims the sight

And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright

From afar, drawing near

Falls the night.

Thanks and praise for our days

Neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky

As we go, this we know

God is nigh.

How do you find an old funeral program?

If one has the date of death, and of course the name of the person, the battle is half-won. Go to a Library and consult the newspaper ( on Microfilm) if you know somebody died in Jersey City on l0.3l.75 and know their name, the job is easy. One has to allow for the fact that people die on days when papers are not published ( sundays, major Holidays) and this is easily factored in. It is not that difficult a job.

If a nephew dies who do you send a sympathy card to?

i think you should send it to the niece but that's just my opinion it seems to me the most logical

Of course you send it to your niece. She knew her mother-in-law didn't she? She most likely loved the lady as well. You send a card to the person you know who has lost someone dear to them in death.

Is it ok to attend the funeral of your ex husbands fathers funeral?

Why not. visitng hours at funeral homes are usually posted- in Jersey City, normally 2-5 and 7-9 ( one imagines corpses need a two-hour lunch!) in the PM hours. these sad events are open to all interested mourners, no special passes needed.

What are the credentials for a funeral director?

Sadly, requirements for a funeral director vary across the world. In some countries or provinces, virtually nothing is required. In america, as an example, some states require nothing at all - not even a license, where some states require a criminal background search, a mortuary science license, and and embalmer's license.

The rules are somewhat relaxed for apprentice positions.

Broadly, the industry is poorly regulated and monitored.

What words should not be used by funeral director for Jehovah witness funeral?

Words taken directly from the bible are best. Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe the individual was "taken by God to be an angel", they do no believe people have an alloted time on earth so they con't usually say his or her "time had come".

Jehovah's Witnesses DO believe in a ressurrection, so the bible promises that the dead one will one day live again are acceptable.

How do i write a tribute to my sister on the funeral?

first of all I'm am so sorry if your sister has died!

write the good and funny things about her and say how much you will miss her.

if you think you might cry then keep it short.

Should you go to your employee's mother's funeral?

You should. It is a polite and nice thing to do.

In the The Sculptors Funeral Harvey's father was evidently quite?

First of all, men with overbearing wives are often quiet. Secondly, he was truly saddened by the death of his son. He had been the only one who supported Harv's education, career and move to a big city. He supported him not only financially, but also by wanting more for Harv than Sand City could offer.

Where is it proper for ex-husband to sit at funeral of former wife?

  • The ex husband should come alone (without his girlfriend or second wife) and sit on the side of his ex wife's family. If you have a girlfriend or you're remarried it would be in poor taste to bring your mate to your ex wife's funeral.

What can a non-Jehovah's Witness write in a funeral guestbook of a Jehovah's Witness?

Most probably the same as you'd write in the funeral guestbook of a person who wasn't a Jehovah's Witness.

My husbands ex-wife keeps coming to family events ie funerals confirmations ect They were divorced 7 years before I met him and there children are grown is this proper?

If she is the birth mother, absolutely proper.Besides , she will be your children's Grandmother. If there is a problem, it's up to your husband to solve it, not you.

Does the queen attend funerals?

Depends on the person. If its a very important person or its someone she really cares about she would go. The Queen can be compared to the president, so if you think the president would do it then so would she.

Why didn't paul jr go to his grandmother's funeral?

He did go , he went on Twitter and said it was a lie

What are the lyrics to ty's funeral rap?

Oh Mr. Goldberg why'd you have to go?

you spent 10 weeks in a itty bitty bowl

you ate dead flies and they were delish

you were the man with a plan a bomb little fish

now go to bed little gill head

you got street cred

now that you dead

we gotta lack

we want you back

but a fool sucked you up in a mini vac.

What is another term for money given by a guest who sign in a visitor's book at a funeral Is it called death token or funeral token or funeral donations?

Money provided by an attendee or guest at a funeral service is referred to as a funeral donation or memorial donation. Often bereaved families will note that in lieu of flowers for the family, funeral donations be made to ZYZ and note a charitable institution or cause. Otherwise, if an organization is not specified or there is no mention of funeral donations, attendees are known to give the bereaved family the funds.

How often do you attend a funeral in one day when their is two showings?

If you are talking about a wake or viewing, and the traffic density permits, why not? If you were friend of the family, close associate, etc. there are no laws on this.

What are the weakness of a funeral parlor?

Funeral parlors do not have inherent weaknesses.

Funeral parlors do not have inherent weaknesses.

Funeral parlors do not have inherent weaknesses.

Funeral parlors do not have inherent weaknesses.

Should you attend an ex-boyfriend's funeral if things ended badly between you?

I would probably just send a Condolence card, and visit the grave privately at a later date, unless you have a mutual friend who KNOWS if you would be welcome at the funeral.

What does a funeral director do when they get a body from the hospital?

Hello. Bascially a funeral director prepares the body for burial. This can include embalming or cremation. They dress the body, prepare make-up and hair so the body will appropriate for viewing if desired by the family.

If it matters to wear black or white to a funeral which should be worn?

Well, it depends on the culture.

America generally wears black, because it is a somber color.

In India, they wear white to funerals, because white represents mourning in their culture.

I personally like black with a bit of white somewhere.