Jehovah’s Witnesses

Question 1

Jehovah’s Witnesses classification

Answer 1

• Restoration, non-liturgical
• Text: New World translation of the holy scriptures
• officiant: elder
• have beliefs based on literal interpretation of scripture regarding issues of divine worship and obedience (will not celebrate holidays refuse blood transfusions, will not salute flags)

Question 2

Kingdom hall

Answer 2

The proper name of the Jehovah’s Witnesses worship facility

Question 3

Notification of clergy
Removal of remains

Answer 3

• Not required
• no restrictions

Question 4

Preparation of remains
Dressing, and Casketing

Answer 4

• no restrictions

Question 5

Jehovah’s Witness funeral service

Answer 5

• Traditional visitation
• Service held at kingdom hall or funeral home
• no processional, no recessional
• Eulogy by member of the faith
• Flowers accepted
• Congregational music only
• Dignified, traditional committal service
• Usually the funeral Director is not highly involved