Ch 7: Jehovah's Witness Funeral Rites

Question 1

Who was the founder?

Answer 1

Charles Taze Russell
(1852-1916)

Question 2

When did Russell found Jehovah’s Witness’ and where?

Answer 2

1870 in Pittsburgh

Question 3

What is the Watch Tower

Answer 3

Their magazine, it’s the biggest magazine in the world

Question 4

It’s an outgrowth of the ______________________

Answer 4

International Bible Students Association

Question 5

What is their basic religious beliefs?

Answer 5

They hold a number of traditional Christian views but also many that are unique to them

Question 6

Who is Jehovah?

Answer 6

God

Question 7

They affirm that who is the most high?

Answer 7

Jehovah

Question 8

Who is God’s agent? (Through whom sinful human can be reconciled to God)

Answer 8

Jesus Christ

Question 9

What is the name of God’s active force in the world?

Answer 9

Holy Spirit

Question 10

Do they believe that they’re living in the last days?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

What happens when they die?

Answer 11

The soul waits in limbo, no heaven or earth

Question 12

Are there any religious mandates or restrictions for the removal of the remains?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Are there objections to embalming?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Are there any specific rites or customs for the preparation of the remains?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Is cremation permitted?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Who selects the clothing and casketing for the remains?

Answer 16

Family

Question 17

Who handles dressing the remains?

Answer 17

Funeral Home

Question 18

Are there any restrictions on the location for visitation?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

What is Kingdom Hall?

Answer 19

The name of their churches

Question 20

Where can the funeral service take place?

Answer 20

Any location

Question 21

Are there any restrictions on the day of the week?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Are eulogies common?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Who may participate during the Funeral Service?

Answer 23

Only Jehovah’s Witnesses

Question 24

Where should the flowers preferably, be sent?

Answer 24

Directly to the home of the family

Question 25

Should flowers be shaped in the form of any religious symbol or icons?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

May songs be included in the Funeral Service?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What may be played in the background of the funeral service?

Answer 27

Organs

Question 28

What is the name of their own book?

Answer 28

Sing To Jehovah

Question 29

Is the casket usually open for visitation?

Answer 29

Yes

Question 30

Is the casket usually open for the funeral service?

Answer 30

No it’s closed

Question 31

How should the casket be positioned at Kingdom Hall?

Answer 31

In front of and parallel to seating

Question 32

What is the service length??

Answer 32

Between 15-30 minutes

Question 33

Is there a formal procession to the grave?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

What does the committal service focus on?

Answer 34

Scriptures

Question 35

Are there formal clergy titles?

Answer 35

No

Question 36

Who may conduct the service?

Answer 36

Elder or ministerial servant

Question 37

What’s the belief about ministers in the church?

Answer 37

All baptized members

Question 38

Do they believe in medical use?

Answer 38

No