What are Jehovah Witness' funeral traditions, customs, etiquette etc.?

Question

my abuela (grandma) is a jehovah's witness and if she passes away we want to do it right

Answer 1

When a Jehovah's witness passes away. A memorial talk about that person is given at the local Kingdom Hall or it may be done at the funeral home.(I have seen both) As far as cremation or not that is up to the family. As long as the funeral is not associated with any false religious overtones or unscriptural practices it should be acceptable. Talk to the local elders in the congregation if you are unsure about what to do.

Answer 2

I am a Christian, one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Weddings do vary somewhat from couple to couple, but here is a basic idea. The actual service may, or may not be, held at the Kingdom Hall. Someone officiates the union. Usually there is a song sung. You may sing, or not sing. It's your choice. The officient will probably read scriptures, and speak of the importances of marraige. Now as for after the wedding, often there is a reception. Usually held off site. These once again, vary from couple to couple. Some are private, just family, others are open. Please realise, all that is expected of you is that you be respectful and enjoy yourself. If you have any questions about the Specific details, ask your friends about the wedding. I've gone to receptions that were Very formal, and others that were rather simple. Whether there is acohol or not really depends on the occaision and the preferences of the couple. While the reception might be private, as a general rule, weddings at the Kingdom Hall are open to ALL, Witness or not. Do not feel like you will be expected to do anything you are uncomfortable with. As a general rule, regardless of the occaision, Kingdom Halls are open to ALL. We have no rules against allowing non Witnesses in to Kingdom Halls.

Answer 3

There are no particular rituals involved in Jehovah's Witness funerals, cremations, or burials. All specifics are decided by the family of the deceased, or the deceased himself by means of will.

Generally, a ten- to twenty-minute bible-based talk is delivered by a congregation elder or family member at a funeral home, Kingdom Hall, or other dignified location. The deceased is not eulogized, but is remembered. Prayers are offered. At the graveside, a few bible passages may be read and another prayer offered.

Of course, Jehovah's Witness funerals are not as depressed as those with no hope.

(1 Thessalonians 4:13) Moreover, brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping in death; that you may not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20050501/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20050101a/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20050815/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/pr/index.htm?article=article_07.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/rq/index.htm?article=article_05.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/dg/index.htm?article=article_10.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/ti/index.htm?article=article_09.htm

Answer 4

Really simple.
Almost too simple.
A short summary of the dead ones life.
A song, maybe. No solo's
One prayer, maybe two.
Maybe 15 minutes of sermon considering the condition of the dead, why we go through this and what is held for the dead in the future.
Add it all up, 30 minutes of service, then maybe a short graveside scene with prayer.

Answer 5

Jehovah Witness Customs

Answer 6

i dont know my dad was a Baptist Deacon for 20 yrs than became a Witness............now he s dead i dont know what to expect at His funeral..i guest its on his 3rd wife s wish s..............

Answer 7

I dont know you can check out their site. But they are annoying with all their door knocking, and treating birthdays and holidays as evil. could you imagine if other religions started door to door campaigns. ugh

Answer 8

don't know and i don't want to know!!!