Mors 200 Arts Final - Luteran Funeral Rites
The Lutheran Church began in 1517 when Martin Luther protested against certain practices of the Roman Catholic Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation. It is a liturgical church with various governing bodies called synods.
Began in 1517 as a protest by Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic priest who refused to abide by certain demans of the Pope and the Catholic church.
Marked the beginning of the protestent movement.
Synods
Liturgical
Lutheran Church
Key Terms
Began in 1517 as a protest by Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic priest who refused to abide by certain demans of the Pope and the Catholic church.
Marked the beginning of the protestent movement.
Synods
Liturgical
Lutheran Church
Branches of Lutheran church
Elect leaders through democratic process.
Leaders serve limited terms under consitiutional authority.
Local congregation owns their own property and buildings and are self-governing in their local affairs.
Synods
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (5.9 million members).
Missouri synod (3 million members)
These two account for 90% of the Luterans in North America
Largest Synods
Observable rights and ceremonies
Doctrines (basic beliefs) remain similar
Funeral service rights may vary within communities, especially when more than one synod is present.
Differences Between Synods
Unless otherwise expressed by a local pastor, usually not necessary at the time death occurs.
The family’s relationship with the church and/or the pastor will determine the point at which the pastor is notified.
present at time of death, or
not present until arrangements are being made.
Notification of Death
No restrictions or requirements.
Removal of the Remains
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Began in 1517 as a protest by Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic priest who refused to abide by certain demans of the Pope and the Catholic church. Marked the beginning of the protestent movement. Synods Liturgical | Lutheran Church |
Branches of Lutheran church Elect leaders through democratic process. Leaders serve limited terms under consitiutional authority. Local congregation owns their own property and buildings and are self-governing in their local affairs. | Synods |
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (5.9 million members). Missouri synod (3 million members) These two account for 90% of the Luterans in North America | Largest Synods |
Observable rights and ceremonies Doctrines (basic beliefs) remain similar Funeral service rights may vary within communities, especially when more than one synod is present. | Differences Between Synods |
Unless otherwise expressed by a local pastor, usually not necessary at the time death occurs. The family’s relationship with the church and/or the pastor will determine the point at which the pastor is notified. present at time of death, or not present until arrangements are being made. | Notification of Death |
No restrictions or requirements. | Removal of the Remains |
Usually based on choices made by the family. Embalming is permitted and often chosen by the family. | Preparation of the Remains |
Choices of clothing and casket are entirely up to the family. No special requirements from the church. | Dressing and Casketing the Remains |
Traditionally held in church and is still a preference today among pastors and families. (This is not a church requirement and the choice is up to the family). Location of the funeral will play a role in the type of funeral service held. Flowers are permitted at the church. | Pre-Service Considerations |
Church or Funeral Home Rubrics Pall Processional Communion Recessional | The Funeral Service |
Much of the religious paraphernalia which accompany liturgical services will be used. Altar is the focal point acolytes cross candles pall inscense Rubrics will be found in the hymnals and other special readings will be followed. | Service at Church |
Dictates a closed casket during the funeral service which often results in viewing the deceased in the narthex of the church prior to the beginning of the funeral service. Placed on the casket just prior to te processional into the church. | Use of Pall |
Crossbearer leads followed by: pastor casketbearers casket family Funeral directors would be intersped to assist in the seating of the casketbearer and family. Funeral directors also see to the positioning of the casket, either parallel or at right angles to the altar. | Processional |
May be offered as part of the funeral if it is the wish of the family. | Communion |
Return the funeral party to their automobiles for the trip to the site of the committal service. | Recessional |
Or some place other than the Church, the service will more closely resemble a non-liturgical protestant service. Use of rubrics, acolytes, the pall, inscense, the processional and recessional may be eliminated outside of the church. | Funeral at Funeral Home |
The use of this is discouraged. It may be used in some cases. | Cremation |
Intermet and Entombment are most often the preferred means of final disposition Usually includes prayer, scripture readings, and the committal of the body to its final resting place. Flower petals or earth may be used to make the sign of the cross upon the casket. | The Committal Service |