My Grandmother’s Funeral: In every culture on our planet Earth‚ death is a part of life. Whether loved ones and friends of the deceased choose burial through internment‚ or produce ashes in a crematory‚ there is always a respectable method in which to dispose of the body and say a last farewell. In history‚ the Neanderthals were the first hominids to intentionally bury their dead. They did so by using stone tools and animal bones to dig a grave [1]. The purpose of a funeral in today’s society
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As I walked into the funeral home the first question that came to mind was how can an individual work here and get the job done. Mr. Jackson’s started his talk answering the first question that came to mind. He explained that we all are caregivers in a different way and not everyone could do his job. In addition the realization is everyone have a special gift and blessing. My main impressions of Mr. Johnson’s talk were every question he asked throughout his speech‚ it made me think on the spot.
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The occupation of funeral service has many facets‚ including but not limited to caregiving‚ understanding‚ tolerance‚ and most importantly providing a service as a pillar of the community. As such‚ it is the responsibility of the funeral director to strive to exhibit these characteristics not only in the process of their work‚ but in their everyday lives. Like most things that require strong mental fortitude however‚ that task is easier said than done – especially when the imperfections of the American
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RUNNING HEAD: PERICLES FUNERAL ORATION Pericles Funeral Oration Roberto Brooks Western Civilization Dorothy Slane April 8‚ 2012 I do not think that everything Pericles said in his funeral Oration was true. Pericles goes on and on about how great the Athens city-state had become a strong democratic government. “He also talks about how they accept everyone into their city-state and give them the same rights as the Athens people regardless if they are foreigners”. “Pericles even compares
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The Funeral‚ by: Gordon Parks “Death ends a life‚ not a relationship.” ― Mitch Albom‚ Tuesdays with Morrie. In “The Funeral‚” a poem by Gordon Parks‚ it talks about his father’s own funeral. Gordon Parks was a photographer‚ director‚ poet‚ and a screenwriter. He worked at Life Magazine and he also composed music. He was born in Chicago in 1912. In 1942 he won a photography contest. I chose this poem because of the title and the picture next to the poem. “The Funeral” is a descriptive poem that talks
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History of the Funeral Industry Funerals and burial rituals have been practiced for centuries. From mummification in the ancient Egyptian times to the extremely regimented practices of Muslims across the world‚ burial rituals differ greatly across the world’s societal bounds. The American funeral industry was never really established until after the civil war. Before the civil war‚ families would bury the bodies of relatives themselves. Messing with the natural course of decomposition by embalming
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As an aspiring Funeral Director‚ I chose to observe a Mass of Christian Burial Service. I have wanted to be a funeral director since I was in the first grade. While in middle school‚ I started working at a local funeral home‚ observing funerals and playing the organ. Doing this was a dream come true. I observed this service at Holy Name Catholic Church in Washington‚ D.C. where the father is Michael Briese. This service was for Mr. Richard N. Gray. Out of respect for the family‚ before attending
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Funeral Floral Marketing Tips By Laura Acevedo‚ eHow Contributor • • • • Print this article Floral Arrangement Flag this photo Successful funeral floral companies offer efficient services in a sensitive and compassionate manner. Whether a funeral flower company focuses on a geographic area or is an Internet-based business‚ a well-crafted marketing strategy helps increase sales and profit. When considering marketing strategies for funeral floral services and products‚ focus on
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PERICLES’ FUNERAL ORATION Pericles‚ the leader of the Athenians had presented this Oration as did his predecessors after their people have fallen in battle. The Oration was to talk about why their very own were fighting in battle and as a result died for their lands and ways of life. This particular Oration was from the early days of the Peloponnesian War. The speech was intended for every Athenian and any others that wished to attend. Prior to the speech‚ the dead are honored
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The Mentoree was asked to conduct a funeral of one of the older members at Hickory Chapel Missionary Baptist Church that died on the twenty-first of this month. This was my first time conducting a funeral. I was given instructions and coached through the service. The Pastor/Mentor observed how I embraced the pulpit and followed the instructions provided by the family of the deceased. I also had to perform the graveside committal and benediction. The Mentor prayed. Afterward‚ I was led to go to the
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