Amish Flashcards
1
Q
Amish classification
A
- non-liturgical radical reformation
- Anabaptist; Swiss brotheren
- Broke away from the Mennonites
- Jacob Amman is their founder
- no officiant title
2
Q
Clergy notification
Removal requirements
A
Not required; based on local tradition
No removal requirements
3
Q
Preparation of remains
Dressing and Casketing
Amish
A
- Will wear white gowns capes and trousers
- Preferred to be buried in a coffin
4
Q
Amish funeral service
A
- Can have a visitation
- no religious paraphernalia
- Flowers permitted
- Can be at a church home or funeral home
- no processional or recessional
- Religious music
- Traditional committal service
