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Christian funeral rites comprise a set of guidelines. The service will include prayers, Bible readings, hymns, rite of committal and maybe poems. Furthermore, a family member or a friend may deliver a eulogy.
Catholic funerals focus on rituals. Whereas, Protestant funerals focus more to remember the deceased. After all the purpose of a Christian service is to help the loved one’s soul to reach heaven. It offers comfort and support for mourners too.
When the body arrives at the burial site, a priest or minister will sprinkle holy water over the coffin. It may follow by Bible reading, prayers and a number of hymns. The family may want to include a reading of a Psalm. It may include a mass where the priest or minister will deliver the Eucharist Prayer and Holy Communion. Then the priest performs rite of committal at the graveside for burial or before curtains close for cremation. Then the friends and family say their final goodbyes and will sprinkle small amount of soil in the grave.
Your Christian funeral can be as modern or traditional as you wish. You can request a single service (one location) or dual service (two locations, first a service at the church or chapel, then a funeral procession at a cemetery or crematorium) based on your wishes, number of guests, and proximity to services and facilities.
Whether you choose a burial or cremation, your funeral director will help you make the right choice. A post-funeral reception can be arranged at your home, a church or chapel, the family home, or other place of significance.
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