funeral banter

Question 1

How do funerals reflect beliefs about life after death for Christians

Answer 1

A funeral marks the end of life on Earth I.e the death of the body but for Christians is hope for an afterlife with God

Question 2

What’s an epitaph

Answer 2

An epitaph is the writing inscribed on a tombstone, usually giving honour to the deceased

Question 3

First stage of a Christian funeral

Answer 3

Bible reading

Remind Christians of belief that death is not the end

Question 4

Second stage of a Christian funeral

Answer 4

Prayers
Thank god for the sacrifice of jesus, which allows a person who has died to have eternal life. Prayers ask for gods comfort for the living

Question 5

Third stage of a Christian funeral

Answer 5

Hymns
Good old sing song!
Also feeling supportive and such for each other

Question 6

Fourth stage of a Christian funeral

Answer 6

Sermon

Short sermon by the priest or vicar focuses on life after death belief. Reminds them to thank god for that persons life

Question 7

Fifth stage of fun

Answer 7

Burial or cremation
Reflect the belief that the body is no longer needed, the soul lives on

“We commit this body to the ground, Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust”

Question 8

What is a funeral for?

Answer 8

Closure
Positive send off 
Move on
Release soul from body?
Gives life a meaning
Celebrate life

Question 9

Catholic holy communion (mass)

Answer 9

Reminds mourners of resurrection and eternal life