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Preface
Introduction 3
Part 1 Preparation for the funeral or memorial service
1 Meeting with the bereaved to gather family information 7
2 Decisions at the funeral home 12
3 The family at the service 23
4 Caring for the immediate family 33
5 The wake, viewing, or visitation time 34
6 Family's involvement in the service 37
Part 2 On the day of the service
7 Setting the scene: before the service 43
8 The family enters the sanctuary 47
9 The importance of the pastor's words 48
10 To commune or not to commune 56
11 Choices regarding music 57
12 Reactions at the service 58
13 Options for exits 61
14 At the final resting place 62
15 A dinner or reception following the service 66
Part 3 Special circumstances
16 Funerals of gay or lesbian persons 69
17 Funerals of people you have not met 71
18 Funerals for elderly people 75
19 Funerals for those with premature deaths 77
20 Funerals for military persons 84
21 Funerals in which the deceased and the family are of different faiths 88
22 Funerals in which some are challenged 89
23 Funerals when the spouse is estranged or divorced 91
24 Funerals for a person who has done wrong 92
25 Funerals outside your church building 94
26 Officiating at the funeral of a close family member 99
27 Relating to organizations that honor their deceased 103
Part 4 Funeral sermons
28 Sermon samples and ideas 107
Part 5 Funeral resources at your church
29 Benefits and potential problems of a memorial garden 115
30 Preparing a resource booklet on death and dying with church members 123
Conclusion 128
Appendix Recommended scripture readings 129
Scripture index 133
General index 135
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