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What happens at a Jehovah witnesses funeral?

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There is an encouraging upbuilding talk. It lasts approximately ½ hour.

The deceased's survivors, and occasionally those who have preceded the deceased in death, are named. Then there is a brief history of the life of the deceased, especially of the hope that they had of living again, thus those of the audience are encouraged by the fact that one day they can see their dead loved one again, alive and well.

The hope that we have and that we talk about when we go from door to door is important to us, and this is what the majority of us want to be shared with those in attendance; in a way it offers us one last opportunity to indirectly share this hope with our survivng loved ones.

The funeral talk outline is below.

Funeral Discourse

REMARKS REGARDING THE DECEASED (Use any that apply and are appropriate.)

Details regarding age, birth, when married, and so forth

By whom the deceased is survived

Dedication record, including privileges of service

Exemplary qualities displayed by the deceased (Eccl. 7:1)

THE HOPE THE DECEASED ENTERTAINED

Worshiped Jehovah, the God of wisdom, justice, love, power

Had faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12)

Appreciated God's purpose regarding earth (Gen. 1:28)

Sure to be realized (Isa. 11:9; 55:10, 11; Rev. 21:4)

Why good people die

Disobedience of Adam (Gen. 3:19; contrast with Genesis 2:7.)

Offspring inherited death (Rom. 5:12)

Condition of the dead

Soul is mortal (Ezek. 18:4, 20)

Dead are unconscious (Ps. 146:4; Eccl. 3:19; 9:5, 10)

The resurrection hope

Made possible by sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Matt. 20:28)

Christ's resurrection a guarantee (1 Cor. 15:22, 23)

God uses Jesus to raise the dead (John 5:28, 29)

For the anointed, resurrection is to heavenly life (1 Cor. 15:51-54; Rev. 20:4, 6)

"Other sheep" resurrected to life in earthly Paradise (Luke 23:43; John 10:16)

Armageddon survivors can hope to see the deceased one again soon

Others too are in line for resurrection (Acts 24:15)

WHY IT IS GOOD TO GO TO HOUSE OF MOURNING

Can comfort the bereaved; loss is mutual

Take to heart uncertainty of life (Ps. 90:12; Eccl. 7:2)

Makes us think about how we are using our life

HOW WE CAN BENEFIT FROM BEING HERE

While living, make good name with Jehovah God (Eccl. 7:1)

Lay up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:19-21)

One way is to take zealous part in witness work, if qualified (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20)

In this way and by godly conduct, we contribute to sanctification of Jehovah's name (Prov. 27:11)

Resurrection hope an incentive to learn and do divine will (1 Cor. 15:58)

(Note: Opening with prayer is optional. Instead of eulogizing the deceased, use the material in this outline to give a fine witness concerning the truth. Good balance should be observed in this respect.

Doctrinal points can be presented as beliefs of the deceased, which served as motivation for him.

Purpose of talk is to uphold Jehovah God as a God of love and mercy and at the same time bring comfort to the

bereaved.

Use of a song such as No. 111 is optional.

A brief prayer at the close is fitting.

When arrangement is made to go to the grave, it is well to consider quite briefly the hope through the Kingdom, reading one or two scriptures, such as Job 14:14, 15 and 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57.

This service may also be closed with prayer, thanking Jehovah for the resurrection hope, which is of great comfort.

The talk need not exceed 30 minutes.)

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There is an encouraging upbuilding talk. It lasts approximately ½ hour.

The deceased's survivors, and occasionally those who have preceded the deceased in death, are named. Then there is a brief history of the life of the deceased, especially of the hope that they had of living again, thus those of the audience are encouraged by the fact that one day they can see their dead loved one again, alive and well.

The hope that we have and that we talk about when we go from door to door is important to us, and this is what the majority of us want to be shared with those in attendance; in a way it offers us one last opportunity to indirectly share this hope with our survivng loved ones.

The funeral talk outline is below.

Funeral Discourse

REMARKS REGARDING THE DECEASED (Use any that apply and are appropriate.)

Details regarding age, birth, when married, and so forth

By whom the deceased is survived

Dedication record, including privileges of service

Exemplary qualities displayed by the deceased (Eccl. 7:1)

THE HOPE THE DECEASED ENTERTAINED

Worshiped Jehovah, the God of wisdom, justice, love, power

Had faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12)

Appreciated God's purpose regarding earth (Gen. 1:28)

Sure to be realized (Isa. 11:9; 55:10, 11; Rev. 21:4)

Why good people die

Disobedience of Adam (Gen. 3:19; contrast with Genesis 2:7.)

Offspring inherited death (Rom. 5:12)

Condition of the dead

Soul is mortal (Ezek. 18:4, 20)

Dead are unconscious (Ps. 146:4; Eccl. 3:19; 9:5, 10)

The resurrection hope

Made possible by sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Matt. 20:28)

Christ's resurrection a guarantee (1 Cor. 15:22, 23)

God uses Jesus to raise the dead (John 5:28, 29)

For the anointed, resurrection is to heavenly life (1 Cor. 15:51-54; Rev. 20:4, 6)

"Other sheep" resurrected to life in earthly Paradise (Luke 23:43; John 10:16)

Armageddon survivors can hope to see the deceased one again soon

Others too are in line for resurrection (Acts 24:15)

WHY IT IS GOOD TO GO TO HOUSE OF MOURNING

Can comfort the bereaved; loss is mutual

Take to heart uncertainty of life (Ps. 90:12; Eccl. 7:2)

Makes us think about how we are using our life

HOW WE CAN BENEFIT FROM BEING HERE

While living, make good name with Jehovah God (Eccl. 7:1)

Lay up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:19-21)

One way is to take zealous part in witness work, if qualified (Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20)

In this way and by godly conduct, we contribute to sanctification of Jehovah's name (Prov. 27:11)

Resurrection hope an incentive to learn and do divine will (1 Cor. 15:58)

(Note: Opening with prayer is optional. Instead of eulogizing the deceased, use the material in this outline to give a fine witness concerning the truth. Good balance should be observed in this respect.

Doctrinal points can be presented as beliefs of the deceased, which served as motivation for him.

Purpose of talk is to uphold Jehovah God as a God of love and mercy and at the same time bring comfort to the

bereaved.

Use of a song such as No. 111 is optional.

A brief prayer at the close is fitting.

When arrangement is made to go to the grave, it is well to consider quite briefly the hope through the Kingdom, reading one or two scriptures, such as Job 14:14, 15 and 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57.

This service may also be closed with prayer, thanking Jehovah for the resurrection hope, which is of great comfort.

The talk need not exceed 30 minutes.)

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