Funerals

Question 1

Benefits the mourners

Answer 1

Confronts the fact that we’re all mortal and to celebrate the life they lived and to support the friends and family and to say goodbye

Question 2

How do funeral reflect beliefs about life after death?

Answer 2

Bible reading - telling us directly if you believe in God you will go to heaven
Prayers - prayers show us separation and that they are going to God
Eulogy - Reminder that they were a good person and teaches people how to behave

Question 3

How do funeral reflect beliefs about life after death?

Answer 3

Hymns - “Bread of Life” Christians sing about hope and life
Holy Communion - Mass is knowing that you will be with God and provides a sense of security.
Committal Statement - “Earth to Earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust” your body is nothing but soul is resurrected to eternal life