The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (01):
What is the church's position on cremation?
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
If the WELS has a position against prayer fellowship between our synod and other synods and Christian denominations, how are funerals conducted? I have a physical disability that...
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
I have a question concerning acceptable/preferred practices for a WELS member's funeral and burial. Specifically, are wakes and viewings required? I have never been comfortable wit...
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
My friend and her mother are WELS. My friend's stepfather passed away, he was not a member of our church. Our pastor was asked if he would conduct a funeral for him at the funeral ...
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
How long should a grave side funeral last, and the sermon?
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
Recently I have read where often a funeral service or memorial service for a loved one is referred to as a "Celebration of Life" service. What does the WELS teach about this?
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
What is WELS policy for conducting funerals for non-WELS individuals? Example: a member of a WELS church has a family member that has no church and asks the WELS pastor to conduct...
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (02):
I have heard of an old Indian ritual where, after cremation, the tribes people eat the ashes of the deceased. Where can I find more information about this? Is it safe, healthwise, ...
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The Beginning and the End - Funeral Practices (03):
Hello, my grandson is a WELS pastor and I have a question about a choice he made not to be a part of his own grandfather's funeral service. I invited him to read Psalm 23, my husba...
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