Do you have any certain way you do funerals. A friend of mine died and her mother is JW and I want to be respectful
2007-10-03 04:52:21 · 7 answers · asked by christian_me 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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/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
2007-10-03 12:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if the mom is doing the funeral your best bet is to ask her. As long as you try to be polite I think she will appreciate your attempt at respect.
That said, the funerals for my grandmothers and dad went basically the same, We are/were Witnesses.
Usually the location is decided by the family, it might be at the Kingdom Hall, or it might not be. The deceased's wishes are taken into account.
A simply speech is given, with scriptures and often nice stories of the departed.
Whether there is a body or an urn or whatnot is once again up to the family.
We do at times sing songs.
All in all it is a simple thing.
When it comes to funerals I try to remember the words of Roseanne "You only gotta feel whatcha feel". Basically if you want to go, go, if you want to cry, cry, laugh, laugh, if none of these, that's fine to.
I am so so sorry for your loss.
2007-10-04 09:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no experience with a JW funeral, and don't know how they differ from other funerals. So, I would talk to either your friend and find out what to expect. If you think that would be too hard for you or her then go to the place where the funeral is being held and ask them what you should do. I am sure that they would be happy to explain if there are any differences that you need to be aware of.
2007-10-03 12:03:05 · answer #3 · answered by a_mom 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
a_mom is right, ask your friend's mother. There might be regional differences in how things are handled, and she may have her own personal preferences as well.
2007-10-03 12:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by Cathy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go and observe.
2007-10-03 12:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hey, just don't trip and bleed all over the place, cuz it will be a while before you get a transfusion!
2007-10-03 11:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by ivy 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋
http://www.cftf.com
2007-10-03 12:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by new creature 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋