![]() ![]() The main difference between the two services is that a Jehovah’s Witness funeral lasts only about 15-30 minutes, which leaves little room for extended readings, songs, or prayers. One of the main concepts of a Jehovah’s Witness funeral is to keep the funeral as simple and straightforward as possible since they value modesty. Funerals are not opportunities to show off wealth or extravagance in the Jehovah’s Witness faith, so purchasing large and loud flower arrangements or lavish and expensive caskets are frowned upon. The funeral can take place at any location such as a funeral home, the family’s home, graveside, or in the Kingdom Hall. The service will be led by the Congregation Elder, who will lead those attending in a small speech regarding the deceased. A prayer, a song, and a reading can be done, but these will generally be shorter to respect the brief nature of the funeral. ![]() Once the talk given by the Congregation Elder and the other readings are finished, the body is buried or the urn taken away. Common questions regarding Jehovah’s Witness funeral traditions What do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe about death? Overall, Jehovah’s Witness funerals are brief affairs that focus on simplicity and modesty. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that death is permanent and that with the death of the body, comes the death of the soul. (This is in contrast to Christian beliefs where the body might die, but the soul remains intact.) They do not believe in an immortal body or an immortal spirit and believe that death is the end of all things. They also believe that many individuals will be brought back to life in a paradise. Jehovah’s Witnesses do believe in resurrection of the soul, however. A select few (144,000) of Christ’s most faithful followers will be chosen to rule alongside him. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe in Hell but do believe in Heaven. How long after death is a Jehovah’s Witness funeral?Ī Jehovah’s Witness funeral should generally take place within a week of death. There are no rules in favor or against open or closed casket funerals for Jehovah’s Witnesses.įind a casket Can Jehovah’s Witnesses be cremated? Is a Jehovah’s Witness funeral open casket?Ī Jehovah’s Witness funeral can be open or closed casket, this depends on the preferences of the family or of the individual. There are no prohibitions against cremation for Jehovah’s Witnesses, especially since they believe in the resurrection of the spirit. ![]()
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