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Old 02-12-2010, 10:46 AM
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Re: Is the YELLING necessary @ a funeral

The church my parents attended for 60 years had evolved into funerals being a chance to "preach the truth" and hellfire.

Knowing this, my children did not want my mom's funeral in that church.

It was against the "norm" but we did the funeral ourselves. It was held in the funeral chapel and we did it to honor and bless my mother.
The grandchildren did the music and one daughters' husband handled the leadership tasks ( he was an ex-priest).

We had a very nice program.

The local pastor was included and spoke, but was not in charge. (he wasn't pleased)

Co-workers of my brother said it was the nicest funeral they had ever attended.
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