The option of holding a viewing before the funeral is up to the family of the deceased. For the most part, viewings should be held either at the funeral home, mortuary, or family home. Any fraternal, civil, or military rites should be delivered at the viewing rather than at the funeral.
To learn more about this topic see our article: Viewings, Wakes, and Visitations. In the event that a casket is present for the service, a white pall may be placed over the casket as a symbol of the baptism and to remind mourners that all are equal in the eyes of God, no matter the minimalism or extravagance of the casket.
The same holds for cremated remains, which should be treated in the same manner as a body would. To learn about cremation and burial products see our articles: Burial Products Cremation Products. The most common Lutheran funeral includes worship in church with the body of the deceased present. The pastor blesses the earth placed on the casket and blesses those gathered at the graveside. Post-Event Reception: It is appropriate to visit the home of the bereaved after the funeral.
If food is served, wait for the saying of grace before eating. It would be impolite not to eat, unless you have dietary restrictions. No religious services are held in the home. Gifts: Upon learning about the death, telephone, visit or send a note to the bereaved offering your sympathy and expressing your care and love.
It is appropriate to send flowers or food unless the family expresses otherwise. A charitable contribution made in the memory of the deceased is also appropriate. The family will often announce the preferred charity through the funeral home or funeral worship folder.
These services are open to the entire church community, not just mourners and immediate family. Hymns and music are a large part of Lutheran funerals. These familiar, uplifting funeral hymns and songs are a source of comfort for friends and family of the deceased.
The most common hymns and songs for memorials are:. Prayers are another way to feel closer to god. There is no strict guideline about what prayers can and cannot be said during a funeral.
Common funeral prayers include:. One thing that differs in Lutheran funerals compared to other Christian funerals is the lack of eulogies. Because Lutherans believe that salvation is by grace alone and not through our individual actions on earth, eulogies are rarely included in the service. Each pastor has their own way of memorializing the deceased throughout their service. Otherwise, the family saves their eulogies and words about the deceased for the funeral repast. This is left to the family.
A repast is an informal meal hosted by the family of the deceased after the service. While Lutheran followers are unlikely to have an extravagant event after the funeral, repasts are common. Information and education about such instruments which can leverage considerable generosity for years to come are available through the church office.
Funerals At a congregation that bears the name Resurrection, it is our privilege to walk alongside of you in this journey of grief. Faithful Funeral Planning Questions and Answers What is the difference between a funeral and memorial service?
Where should we hold the service? How does the Church view cremation? If I choose cremation, do I need to secure the services of a Funeral Director? Should I make pre-arrangements with a Funeral Director? How soon after death does a funeral or memorial service take place? Is it appropriate to celebrate Holy Communion as a part of the service? What fees are associated with a funeral or memorial service at Resurrection?
Who makes arrangements for the musician s? May we have a visitation at the church the evening before the service, or must that take place at a funeral home? Who is responsible for producing the order of worship and bulletin? Who is responsible for submitting the death notice and obituary to the newspaper? Who plans the reception following the funeral or memorial service?
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