The Last Track

Funeral Service Customs and Rituals

December 03, 2022 Brian Season 25 Episode 3
The Last Track
Funeral Service Customs and Rituals
Show Notes

This podcast trilogy focuses on the basics on the funeral industry. If you have not planned a funeral before or don't know the funeral customs of the person who has passed away, the idea of attending can be overwhelming. It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when grieving. This guide will talk about the most common funeral traditions. Please note this is not a complete guide and it is best to ask about any specific customs that will be observed.
First, Brian talks about types of officiants that can lead a service in Oregon. Then he explains the basic order of service for most funerals and memorials. In this episode, Brian talks about military honors and the different levels that are performed from taps to a 21 gun salute. He talks about police and fire funeral customs that are held. The episode addresses how customs can involve special clothing, flowers or art work. Brian talks about and explains each part of a traditional funeral. He addresses typical customs for a viewing and the before service customs. Then he addresses the common outline of a funeral from a eulogy to a final prayer. Finally, Brian then talks about how to process to a graveside and what to expect at a reception after the funeral.
If you have other customs you would like this podcast to cover, please send an email to info@batemanpacificview.com