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Funeral Traditions Of Different Religions
Nearly every religion has specific and meaningful traditions and customs around death.
What To Expect When Attending A Religious Funeral
If the funeral will be held at a religious place of worship or will follow religious traditions, you may want to learn a little...
13 Religious Perspectives On Mourning And Memorial Events
Different religions have various approaches to mourning and memorial events.
13 Different Religious Perspectives on Cremation
While the practice of cremation is becoming more widespread in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict...
Anglican (Episcopalian) Funeral Traditions
Episcopalians commonly believe that faith in Jesus Christ will lead to eternal life with God.
Baptist Funeral Traditions
Baptists commonly believe that people who have total faith in Jesus Christ will ultimately be “saved” and live with Him forever...
Buddhist Funeral Traditions
Buddhists commonly believe that life and death are a part of a cycle known as samsara, in which one’s actions in this life and...
Catholic Funeral Traditions
Catholics commonly believe that death is the passing from the physical world to the afterlife, where the deceased’s soul will...
Christian Funeral Traditions
While there are many denominations within Christianity that hold differing views, many Christians believe that Jesus Christ was...
Eastern Orthodox Funeral Traditions
While there are differing degrees of orthodoxy within the Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodox Christians commonly believe...
Hindu Funeral Traditions
Within Hinduism there are a number of sects, subsects, and regional variations with differing beliefs.
Jewish Funeral Traditions
While there are many denominations within Judaism that hold differing views, Jews commonly believe that holiness can be attained...
Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) Funeral Traditions
Many Mormons believe that upon death the soul is judged and, based on the soul’s general goodness, is sent to either spirit...
Lutheran Funeral Traditions
Lutherans commonly believe that after death a person either spends everlasting life with God in Heaven or without God in Hell.
Muslim Funeral Traditions
There are primarily two sects within Islam (Shi'a and Sunni) that hold different views on a number of religious issues.
Methodist Funeral Traditions
While there are differing views among different churches and communities, Methodists commonly believe that those who believe in...
Presbyterian Funeral Traditions
Presbyterians commonly believe that when a person dies they will either be rewarded with eternal life in Heaven or punished with...
Protestant Funeral Traditions
Most Protestants believe that Jesus Christ is both the human and divine incarnation of God. By having faith in Jesus Christ...
Quaker Funeral Traditions
Quakers generally believe that the experience of God manifests itself as an Inner Light that lives in every soul.
What To Wear To A Funeral Or Memorial Service
Traditionally, in many cultures, black is the color of mourning, and those attending a funeral were expected to wear black...
Choosing A Funeral Conductor Or Officiant In Advance
The role of the conductor or officiant is to preside over the funeral or memorial service.
Funeral, Graveside Service, Or Memorial Service?
There are three types of ceremonies for remembering someone who has died: funerals, graveside services, and memorial services.
What Does A Funeral Conductor Or Funeral Officiant Do?
The role of the funeral conductor is to preside over the funeral or memorial service.
Eulogies, Tributes, And Other Speeches
A eulogy is a speech given at a funeral to fondly remember the life of the person who died. In addition to eulogies, there are...
Religious Perspectives on Embalming
While embalming is a fairly common practice in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict prohibitions against...
Religious Perspectives on Viewings, Wakes, or Visitations
A common practice in many cultures is to spend time with the body before the funeral or disposition.
How To Conduct A Post-Funeral Memorialization
Remember the person who died through physical objects, such as a headstone, or events, such as scattering ashes. Observe any...
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