Funeral Ceremonies

Bell, Book And Candle Ceremony

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The Bell, Book, and Candle ceremony is an ancient ritual of the Roman Catholic Church, no longer in common use. It has been adapted by other denominations for various circumstances. It has been modified from the original to honor persons whose lives have reflected spirituality and doing the will of God without being deeply religious.

When the Captain of a Navy ship departs, the ship’s bell is rung. We ring the bell to honor _________’s departure from the vessel God loaned him to navigate this Earth.

We close the Book of God’s Word to acknowledge that ______ no longer needs to read it because he is hearing it directly in the presence of God.

We blow out the candle to signify that _______ no longer needs it because he is forever in the light of God’s glory.

Sola Deo Gloria (To God alone be the glory)

Amen

Rev. David J. Gripka, DD, ULC

dgripka@yahoo. com

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By Rev. William C. Sanders Christian Service

performed by her step-son Rev. William C. Sanders, Minister ULC. Friends, I welcome you today to a service of celebration as we reflect upon the life of Beth Galloway Sanders. We remember her as a kind and spiritual friend who loved and lived for Jesus Christ and for making others smile with faces full of joy. To my father, she was a loving wife and shared with him her beautiful spirit, kindness, and deepest love. others knew her as a loving family member and friend always ready and willing to show her love for us all. often for no other reason but to see us smile, and because quite simply that's just the way she liked it. Beth shared her heart and love with each of us in her own unique way. We all knew Beth in different ways but we all new her as a kind, giving and special person. We will all take with us our memories of Beth as it is her way of living on in our lives. in Rev. 22 , the Lord speaks to us " I am the alpha and the Omega" "The beginning and the end". As we are born into a life with Christ and he is there to accept us at the beginning, so to is Christ there to accept us at the end of our lives and to lead us on to an eternal life in the kingdom of heaven. we have lost a dear friend, wife, and family member who will be truly missed, but let us remain joyful and find comfort in knowing that she has left us safely in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ whom she loved so much, and through whom she became the loving Beth that we all knew. Let us pray : Lord we give unto you our hearts and pray for your healing grace in our lives.we pray for the spirit of our loved one whom has passed on to your care. we thank you for the gift of having your faithful servant in our lives, as we ask for strength and comfort for the things which we do not understand. this we pray...Amen Rev. William C. Sanders "Pastor Will" San Antonio, TX Comments are welcome at pastorwill2004@yahoo.com ******************** The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training. As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have enjoyed the new article directory for seminary members.. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

Funeral Ceremony Sermon

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Psalm 23:4, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil: for thou art with me." These words were written by a shepherd-David lived with suffering, pain and loss, yet he survived with his faith intact because he trusted the Shepherd and Healer of his soul. We are faced with the sober reality of death. We cannot forget that person that died, but we can remember that he lived; we can remember who he was, and the contribution he made to his family, his community, and our lives. And our response to his death can be one of hope. There's no such thing as false hope, because there is a secure hope as we face death--that hope is found in our Good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ. He leads His flock not simply to but through the dark valleys. We need not fear death; Jesus has assured us that He is right there with us, even in the valley of the shadow of death. Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He's been there. He laid down His life for His sheep. God the Father can fully share our sorrow. Sometimes when death comes I've seen people cry in anger, "Where was God when this loved one died?" The answer--He was where He was when His son was being killed...and He understands the pain we feel--He's been there. He can even handle our anger. He understands our distress more than anyone ever could. He may feel far away, and we may feel abandoned, but He is with us, in every dark valley. Our Good Shepherd does more than lead us through the dark valleys of life. He leads us from despair to renewed confidence in His care. He doesn't simply observe us from a distance; He is actively involved with the details of our lives. He leads us through the valley, because death is not the end of life. There is a life beyond the grave. Our Good Shepherd is preparing a place for all who believe. This place He is preparing for us is not free, however. It cost us nothing, but it cat His everything. He paid for us with his own life. His sacrifice on the Cross frees us from condemnation; His blood washes away our guilt. This familiar verse from the Shepherd's Psalm doesn't say that we are led through the "valley of death' but the "valley of the shadow of death."The substance of death--the awful dread and fear and uncertainty--has been removed, and only the shadow remains. This is why we who belong to the Good Shepherd can state with confidence, "O death, where is your sting O grave, where is your victory?" ******************** The Universal Life Church offers handfasting ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and free minister training. As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have enjoyed the new article directory for seminary members.. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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Internment

So it is that we gather to commemorate the passing of one who was with us and is no more. We keep in our minds and hearts those memories and that love we knew because ______ shared his/her life with us; and we commit his/her (body to the ground and his/her) spirit into the keeping of Almighty God.

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