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Buddhist Funeral Rite Rice and 3 gold pieces in the mouth for the first stage of the journey
to a new life.
Bonze conducts the Ceremony of the Declaration of Death. Family all in white including hoods
or turbans.
Bonze begins the Service of Encasketing with prayers and benediction. Consults the "Book of
Dates".
Japanese Buddhist Death Ritual Japan recognized 5 sets of Buddhism. The standard for the
death ritual was set by the Jodo Shinshu Sect.
Beliefs:
The world is imperfect, full of suffering and sorrow.
Homage is paid to Buddha, a mortal who became "enlightened."
At death the soul joins and becomes a Buddha in Nirvhana, the pure land.
Everyone will become enlightened when they die and exist in forever bliss.
Makura-gyo funeral prayer may be offered at the place of death. This prayer ritual began in
Japan 300 years ago by the shogunate and a means of keeping a job.
Service is held at night. Casket is open and parallel to the altar. Order of service is always the
same. Eulogy permitted.
No restrictions or recommendations on disposition.
Fraternal Organizations heighten sense of belonging.
Fraternities and Sororities fit into the "modified extended family unit."
Determine a contact person and get service details. If a religious service is involved the fraternal
one with go last.
Can take place at the funeral home, graveside, or any other location. Rarely takes place in a
house of worship.
Funeral Director will coordinate the details with the organization leader and the clergy. Clergy
always goes first.
, Veterans Organizations nature of the service may vary with religious beliefs. Most VA groups
have Chaplains that will lead the service.
Similar to a military funeral, smaller scale.
Members of the organization perform the service at the funeral home and graveside.
Funeral Director should coordinate details with the clergy, post commander, and cemetery
personnel.
Military Funerals if eligible, services are provided by the branch or service the deceased
served.
Funeral Director must contact the specific branch to coordinate the details.
Active Duty military will have additional benefits.
Bar Minen a deceased male.
Bat Minen a deceased female.
Bimah the portion of the synagogue or temple raised above the congregation seating.
Ark focal point of the service in a synagogue or temple.
Avelim a mourner. (Jewish)
Daven to pray. (Jewish)
Niftar deceased. (Jewish)