Funeral Rites and Religious Traditions for Different Beliefs
Explore the funeral rites and customs of various religious denominations, from Anglican and Roman Catholic to Salvation Army and Society of Friends. Learn about the different symbols, ceremonies, and fees associated with each belief system, helping you navigate the process of choosing a minister and organizing a meaningful farewell for your loved ones.
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Choosing a Minister How do we best meet Client s needs? Was deceased member of church? Church of England by default? More appropriate choice?
Anglican Which Parish? Rector/Vicar Funeral liturgy Symbols cross and bible Earth for burial committal Parochial fees Fee usually paid to Parish (pcc) If Church Service, check fees with Parish Office or Minister
Roman Catholic Priest/Father Requiem Mass Received into church night before funeral Symbols cross and bible Holy water used for burial instead of earth Raised crucifix and RIP on coffin Fee donation to church by family
Non-conformist Churches Baptist, Elim Pentecostal, Congregational, Church of Scotland, Methodist, United Reformed Symbols Cross and Bible Services tend to be more extempore so FD needs to check service timing Often side aisles in one side, out other Coffin placed cross-wise in front of altar
Salvation Army Member of Corps called Soldier Corps Officer likely to arrange funeral Service at Salvation Army Hall or Citadel Death to Salvationists Promoted to Glory on coffin White colour of death wear uniform with white ribbon on arm On coffin flag, deceased s bonnet, Bible and, sometimes Salvation Army Songbook Now, no marching through streets, but Corps may escort coffin at crematorium or cemetery
Society of Friends (Quakers) Simplicity is key simple coffin and grave- stone Funeral at Meeting House Elder Coffin placed in separate area to Meeting After introduction by Elder, silence significant part of worship with ad hoc testamonials by Friends Elders shake hands to signify end of service Symbols Cross and Bible
Jehovahs Witnesses Funeral arranged by family or Elder Allow embalming Remove any religious symbols Hearse not to be escorted by FD and bearers No bowing to coffin Usually no fee to Publishers (members of Congregation) Often service at Kingdom Hall followed by cremation or burial
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE LATTERDAY SAINTS (MORMONS) Temple place of worship Bishop or President takes service Prefer burial Service will include resume of life of deceased and Mormon teaching on Plan of Salvation Embalming allowed May be dressed in Temple clothes
ORTHODOX AND COPTIC CHURCHES Eastern European e.g. Greek, Russian Coptic Church Egyptian Orthodox Blessing by Priest, attended by family only, night before funeral often in Funeral Home chapel. Always burial Funeral meal of fortified wine, bread, olives and cheese at cemetery provided by family
BUDDHISTS Always cremated, and remains buried If Buddhist Priest cannot be found, Civil Celebrant acceptable Priest will provide any music Photograph of deceased on coffin May wish to witness charging of coffin into cremator Symbol eight-spoke wheel of law Fee by donation
HINDU/SIKH Sikhism reformist type of Hinduism Wash and dress by those of same gender Allow embalming Coffin taken home for family prayers before main funeral service - open Remove shoes in house Coffin carried in and out of temple by family Large numbers at temple service Witness charging of coffin into cremator
HINDU Wear white for funeral Adults cremated but children buried Eldest surviving son arranges funeral Cremated remains taken to India to scatter in Ganges Symbol Om on coffin
SIKH Temple Gurdwara Deceased does not have to be dressed in white Men wear black headscarves and women, white for funeral Remains have to be scattered in flowing river or sea. May be taken to holy place in Punjab Symbol Khanda on coffin
ISLAM Funeral arranged by Mosque funeral committee Contracted to local Funeral Director No embalming Wash and dress by those of same gender Wrapped in long white sheet, knotted at end Head turned over right shoulder, placed so facing Mecca Non-Muslim must wear gloves when handling deceased
ISLAM cont. Muslim priest Mullah Open coffin at home before taken to Mosque Only men attend funeral in UK Always burial as soon as possible after death Special Muslim area graves face to Mecca A Muslim may be buried in shroud only At cemetery, coffin commonly passed between mourners, from shoulder to shoulder Backfilling of grave by mourners
JUDAISM Two distinct persuasions Orthodox and Liberal (Reformed/Conservative_ Orthodox funeral usually carried out by Synagogue s own Burial Society and must be buried Jewish Cemeteries or Jewish section in Local Authority Cemetery used Mixed faith burial permitted Liberal Jews may be cremated
JUDAISM cont. Liberal Jews often not practicing Organ donation encouraged If no connection with Rabbi, may use non- religious officiant Simple coffin Symbol Star of David on coffin Male non-Jewish bearers should offer to cover head
HUMANISTS Humanists have chosen to live without religion Booklet Funerals without God No mention of God in service No hymns or prayers Personal centred on Deceased
Civil Celebrants Provide funeral driven by wishes and beliefs of deceased and family, not of Celebrant Will include hymns and prayers Members of Institute of Civil Funerals listed on website www.iocf.org.uk
