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The Christian Family Values In Memorial Service
Friday, 25 June 2010 07:30 | Written by Tom Tree |
There are certain expectations when one attends a funeral service for someone who is a member of a Christian family. For centuries, there have been traditional elements that have been part of Christian funeral services. Some parts of a service are more recently included and are quickly becoming tradition. The most fundamental ethnic traditions in funeral service - Christian family members will want to be sure to include, is having scripture read.
There are certain expectations when one attends a funeral service for someone who is a member of a Christian family. For centuries, there have been traditional elements that have been part of Christian funeral services. Some parts of a service are more recently included and are quickly becoming tradition. The most fundamental ethnic traditions in funeral service - Christian family members will want to be sure to include, is having scripture read.
The location for a funeral is either a church or funeral home. The body of the deceased person is taken to a funeral parlor and remains there until it is time for services to commence. It is cared for and prepared by what used to be called an undertaker, and is now referred to as a funeral director.
The body is then placed in a casket and kept at the home if that is where the funeral will take place. If the service is to take place at a church, it is held at the home until just before the funeral, and taken to the church in a type of automobile called a hearse. If the body is going to be cremated, the service can be conducted without the body present, or the cremation can take place after the service is over.
Many times the evening before the funeral service, there is an open house of sorts called a visitation, viewing, or wake. This is held so that the immediate family of the deceased can get together and other friends and mourners gather to offer condolences to the family and pay their respects, usually with an open casket where the body can be seen.
There is usually an obituary placed in the local newspaper that serves as a notice of the death to the community. The time and location of the visitation and funeral service are usually noted there, unless the funeral is to be private, for family only.
A pastor or minister of a Christian church traditionally leads the service. Biblical scriptures are spoken that are meant to offer hope to the mourners. After the funeral, if the body is not going to be cremated, there is frequently a service at the grave site. Following the funeral and graveside services, there is often a time of fellowship. Food is served and family and friends of the deceased join together and share memories.
by TomTree
There are certain expectations when one attends a funeral service for someone who is a member of a Christian family. For centuries, there have been traditional elements that have been part of Christian funeral services. Some parts of a service are more recently included and are quickly becoming tradition. The most fundamental ethnic traditions in funeral service - Christian family members will want to be sure to include, is having scripture read.
The location for a funeral is either a church or funeral home. The body of the deceased person is taken to a funeral parlor and remains there until it is time for services to commence. It is cared for and prepared by what used to be called an undertaker, and is now referred to as a funeral director.
The body is then placed in a casket and kept at the home if that is where the funeral will take place. If the service is to take place at a church, it is held at the home until just before the funeral, and taken to the church in a type of automobile called a hearse. If the body is going to be cremated, the service can be conducted without the body present, or the cremation can take place after the service is over.
Many times the evening before the funeral service, there is an open house of sorts called a visitation, viewing, or wake. This is held so that the immediate family of the deceased can get together and other friends and mourners gather to offer condolences to the family and pay their respects, usually with an open casket where the body can be seen.
There is usually an obituary placed in the local newspaper that serves as a notice of the death to the community. The time and location of the visitation and funeral service are usually noted there, unless the funeral is to be private, for family only.
A pastor or minister of a Christian church traditionally leads the service. Biblical scriptures are spoken that are meant to offer hope to the mourners. After the funeral, if the body is not going to be cremated, there is frequently a service at the grave site. Following the funeral and graveside services, there is often a time of fellowship. Food is served and family and friends of the deceased join together and share memories.
