Ch 6: Anabaptist Funeral Rites Flashcards
What is the name of the marginal or radical group of Christians that broke away from the Church of England?
Anabaptist
Who founded the Amish?
Jakob Ammann
Who founded the Mennonites?
Frisian Menno Simons
What are the 2 types of Anabaptists?
Amish
Mennonites
Which Anabaptists is this:
- Live a very simple life
- Technology is strictly prohibited
- Use of horse driven vehicle
- Men have full beards
- Women wear solid colors
- Live in close-knit communities
- Hold church services at home
- German during religious services
Amish
Which Anabaptist is this:
- Evolved to modern lifestyle
- Use technology moderately
- Use of modern automobile
- Men don’t have a full beard
- Women wear flowered prints
- Live as part of the population
-Hold church services at church only - English during religious services
Mennonites
_________ group was founded by Ammann, who believed any kind of sin needs serious punishment
Amish
__________ followed the same old peaceful practices of Anabaptists
Mennonites
Why would the role of the Funeral Director be diminished?
Amish usually prefer to rely on themselves
Will only call Funeral home if it’s federal law
Who are the clergy members of the Amish?
Bishop
Ministers / Preachers
Deacons
Who do Ministers / Preachers assist?
Bishop
Who do Deacons assist?
Bishop or Minister
Do clergy members have formal training?
Are they paid?
No formal training
No pay
Are there any religious mandates or restrictions for the removal of the remains?
No
How many visitation periods are ther?
3
What visitation period is this:
- Home of deceased (body not embalmed)
- Everyone will come over and dress and bath loved one
1st Visitation
What visitation period is this:
- Family barn or church
- Embalming takes place here
- Segregated by gender
- FD puts undergarments on the decedent, family dress and casket
2nd Visitation
What color does the deceased wear?
All White
Is cremation permitted?
Yes but won’t because retort is technology
At home, who washes, dresses, and caskets the remains?
The family
What is the decedent dressed in after embolming?
Long underwear
Are flowers allowed?
Not prohibited but play no significant role in any of the funeral events
May there be music playing at the funeral?
Yes
Is there singing?
Yes but it’s limited
Who builds the casket?
The Amish carpenters
What does the casket look like?
Plain with no interior padding
Unfinished exterior
Just a wooden box
What is the rule with the bearers for the burial?
If deceased was single, 4 single men bearers
If married, 4 married friends
Responsible for opening the grave (no shovel)
Lower the casket with ropes
What’s the deal with the headstones?
Uniform in size to represent equality