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Funeral's are a service which is held shortly after a person dies. It is a chance for the family and friends of the loved one to say goodbye, until they meet in heaven again.

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A funeral rite is the traditional ceremonies that comes with the burial or the cremation. Rites vary depending on religion but it often comes with a specific set of rules to follow.

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Priests lead the funeral mass and the funeral liturgy service. If the priest is not available deacons can lead the funeral liturgy. If both are not available a layperson with knowledge of the liturgy and traditions can lead the service but only a priest or a deacon may deliver the homily. The homily (or sermon) is served to remember the deceased by incorporating examples from the deceased life.

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The purpose of a funeral is to mourn the loss of the loved one/s that passed away. It is also allows the mourner to say goodbye. It is also to express feelings towards the loved one, through song, prayer, hymns, speeches, bible passages and poetry.

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Funerals are as old as the human race. Research suggests that it has been dated as far back as 60, 000 BC.
Every culture and civilisation took proper care of the dead. Every culture has three common thread of how they honoured the dead.

type of ceremony, ritual funeral rites

a sacred place for the dead

memorials for the dead

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Eulogies are a speech given at a funeral to recall the life of the deceased loved one. They are meant to remember the person in a positive light and is an opportunity to talked about how the person has made a difference in their life and the community.
In many other religions, eulogies are delivered by the clergy member who is officiating service and in many other cases it will focus on the role of God and the faith of the life of the person instead of their accomplishments.

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Catholic church has historically not supported this idea but these days it is acceptable for a Catholic to be cremated. Most churches prefer the body to be presented for the Funeral Mass so the cremation occurs after the mass. The remains should be buried under ground or at sea or entombed in a columbarium. The family can also keep the remains in an urn. Remains shouldn't be scattered.

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Songs and hymns are sung in the service. They are often about how death is the portal to a better life in heaven.

Sprinkling of the casket is related to the waters we are baptized in. The same water is sprinkled over the body to remember of the hope that the person is in Heaven.

Bibles or crosses may be placed on the coffin to symbolize the impact Jesus has had on the life of the deceased. And that he has claimed victory over the life, and that they will go to Heaven.

A candle is lit to show the light of Jesus Christ and the belief that he has conquered the darkness of sin and death. It is also a reminder that the departed loved one shares in the victory of Jesus over the powers of darkness.

Family and friends are encouraged to bring bread and wine to the altar of the funeral. This symbolises the action of saying "Lord we give our loved one back to you. We accept your will and trust in you." Other symbolic gifts like rosary, cross, a special picture or the loved one's favourite possession may also placed on a small table before or near the altar.