Like viewing, wakes, etc.
2007-08-12 17:16:40 · 20 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeow: I'm curious. I have atheists in my family. I wonder about those left behind. A funeral is generall for the family to find closure.
2007-08-12 17:30:38 · update #1
No... there are many other places to have funeral services than a church... how about a funeral home? Most will do whatever type of service you want, be it religious or non-religious.
2007-08-12 17:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, we sacrifice our children to Ba'al and conduct last rights over a fire pit.
Are you kidding? It's up to the family of the person who has died and the individual. I wouldn't have my funeral in a church, but some churches have beautiful architecture and a serene setting. It my funeral were conducted without the theological baggage, then I would not mind where it took place!
2007-08-13 00:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would very much depend on the individual. I had one relative who passed who did it in a church with no, minister or mention of god. Just freinds and family each speaking about their memories.
Myself it will not be in a church. I would like a service like above but not in a church. I will be cremated and I would like a tree planted at the cottage that has been in my family 75 years or so.
2007-08-13 00:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Gawdless Heathen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some do. (Many, though certainly not all, Unitarian Universalists call their meeting places churches, and atheists and other nontheists are welcome in UU congregations.) Viewings and wakes are a matter of personal choice, but most atheists prefer not to have a religious service performed for them when they die.
Remember: the deceased is dead; wakes and funerals are for the survivors, to help them deal with their grief, and friends, to give them an opportunity to say good-bye.
2007-08-13 00:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no... and it is not just the choice of the atheist (by means of their wills and directives)... but also the church. Some churches will not allow funerals of atheists in their church... same goes for weddings. Some churches also will not allow funerals of Masons and other "secret society" members in their churches.
2007-08-13 00:36:38 · answer #5 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's highly unlikely. They may attend funeral services in a church, however, if they have a friend who died who is not an atheist. And let me add that I am pretty sure that lightning will not strike them down upon the spot.
2007-08-13 00:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by Sicilian Godmother 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not unless their surviving family wishes it.
Typically atheist funeral services are held at the funeral home.
2007-08-13 00:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by CC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a church I don't think so.
I don't want any of that viewing stuff. All religion aside...its just creepy.
Cremate me quickly and maybe a nice memorial service at the local pub would suffice.
Celebrate my life...not my death.
2007-08-13 00:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would like to be cremated. I would like my loved ones to have a non-religious, humanistic memorial in whatever location works best for them. It's not like I will know the difference.
One atheists opinion
2007-08-13 00:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by kc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have requested no formal religious service. However, I recognize that people have different ways of dealing with grief and stress. If it makes it easier to cope, who am I to ask them not to pray for me. Besides, it makes no difference to me, now, or especially then.
2007-08-13 00:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by Skeff 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋