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  2. 15 Comforting and Uplifting Bible Verses for Funerals - AOL

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    These uplifting funeral readings from the Bible will bring comfort amid loss. Top funeral scripture can be used in a speech, on a funeral program or headstone. 15 Comforting and Uplifting Bible ...

  3. Burial of Jesus - Wikipedia

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    The burial of Jesus refers to the entombment of the body of Jesus after his crucifixion before the eve of the sabbath.This event is described in the New Testament.According to the canonical gospel narratives, he was placed in a tomb by a councillor of the Sanhedrin named Joseph of Arimathea; [2] according to Acts 13:28–29, he was laid in a tomb by "the council as a whole". [3]

  4. Christian burial - Wikipedia

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    In the early Christian ages, however, it would seem that the Alleluia, especially in the East, was regarded as especially appropriate to funerals, [3] as Christians rejoiced that the deceased was now closer to God than they were themselves. During the Mass it used to be customary to distribute candles to the congregation.

  5. Funeral - Wikipedia

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    Congregations of varied denominations perform different funeral ceremonies, but most involve offering prayers, scripture reading from the Bible, a sermon, homily, or eulogy, and music. [2] [13] One issue of concern as the 21st century began was with the use of secular music at Christian funerals, a custom generally forbidden by the Catholic Church.

  6. Funeral sermon - Wikipedia

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    A Christian funeral sermon is a formal religious oration or address given at a funeral ceremony, or sometimes a short time after, which may combine elements of eulogy with biographical comments and expository preaching. To qualify as a sermon, it should be based on a scriptural text. [1]

  7. Professional mourning - Wikipedia

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    Professional mourners have been regular attendees of Chinese funerals since 756. [8] The tradition of professional mourning stemmed from theatrical performances that would occur during funerary processions. [8] There were musical performances at funerals as early as the third century. Scholar Jeehee Hong describes one such scene: