Funeral and Burial Service (Funeral Program)
Funeral (funeral program).A memorial service (often called a funeral) is often officiated by clergy, from the decedent's, or bereaved's, church or religion. A funeral takes place at either a funeral home, or church. Funeral ProgramOften, funeral services have prayers. These are readings from the Bible, or other sacred texts; hymns (sung either by the attendees or a hired vocalist); or, words of comfort by the clergy. Frequently, a relative, or close friend, is asked to give a eulogy. It details happy memories and accomplishments. Tradition allows the attendees, of the memorial service, to have one last opportunity to view the decedent's body, and say good-bye. First is the immediate family (siblings and their spouses). They are followed by the decedent's spouse, parents, and children. They are always the very last to view their loved one, before the coffin is closed. This takes place immediately before the service begins, or at the very end of the service. In some religious denominations, for example, Roman Catholic and Anglican, eulogies are prohibited, or discouraged during this service. This preserves respect for traditions. Burial service (funeral program).The burial service is conducted at the side of the grave, tomb, mausoleum, or crematorium. This is where the body of the decedent is buried, or cremated, at the conclusion.Sometimes, the burial service immediately follows the funeral. In this case, there is a funeral procession, which includes the hearse, followed by immediate family and then the other attendees. It travels from the site of the memorial service, to the burial site. Other times, the burial service is at a later time, when the final resting place is ready. If the decedent served in the Armed forces, military rites are often accorded at the burial service. In many religious traditions there are pallbearers (usually close male relatives, e.g. cousins or grandchildren, or friends of the decedent). They carry the casket from the chapel (of a funeral home or church) to the hearse. They then carry it from the hearse, to the site of the burial service. Often, pallbearers sit in a special reserved section, during the memorial service. Funeral Program Xanga Myspace LiveJournal | free pics images | free My space Backrounds |