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Collection: Original Records > Death Records
Mortuary Records 1959-04 to 1960-10 - Book 30 (326 pages)
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=" At the Funeral the Funeral Director should dress in a dark, preferably black suit, and should
wear a black necktie; but in summer he may wear an all white suit if he prefers.
Use Badge consisting of delicate flowers or smilax with lavender or gray ribbon on the door,
instead of crepe. t ‘ ,
Avoid all delay, hitch, or any misunderstanding among your assistants. Instruct bearers, drivers and others beforehand.
In some cases use Matting, and possibly a Tent, at the cemetery to keep off rain or intense sunlight. The bereaved will often appreciate such suggestion. Lining with evergreen helps very materially to make a grave seem less distressing during interment.
Paint or stain the Outside Box or Shipping Case.
At the funeral services the sermon precedes the speeches of lodge members, whose speeches are
usually made at the grave. If societies attend in a body the principal services are held at the grave;
Roman Catholic always at the church. Where both the WHITE SHRINE and the EASTERN STAR
are represented, the WHITE SHRINE functions first, because the Commitment in the EASTERN
STAR ceremony really concludes the service.
Order of funeral cortege is best arranged as follows: Minister’s Automobile, Automobile with
Pallbearers, Hearse, Chief mourners’ Automobile and automobiles of friends. If Lodge members conduct the rites, the Lodge members lead the procession.
At military funerals place Flag on Casket with the field (stars) over left side of casket (indicating position over the heart). Poppies may be placed on the Flag but no other flowers. In procession in which flags are carried, the NATIONAL FLAG must always be carried to the right of all
other flags, and in change of formation it must never be crossed with other flags.
Where the deceased is buried without any religious service, or where the mourners are unable
to engage the services of a clergyman, the Funeral Director may officiate and offer the prayer. Stillborns are buried by the Funeral Director alone; it is unusual that any of the family attend the
interment.
If remains are to be shipped, depart from the house, the funeral parlor or the church in time to
reach the depot at least one hour before train time.
Where bodies are neither embalmed nor put on ice, keep in coolest place possible. Perhaps
best is between two open windows, with the shades drawn down as far as needed; use a bleacher
frequently over face and hands of the deceased. Where death resulted from a contagious disease,
follow State regulations.
While the chief mourners are turning from the grave and the friends are still there, it is fitting
that the Funeral Director, in behalf of the family, say a few words to their friends, expressing appreciation for their floral offerings and for their sympathy.
Let the entire funeral be conducted in a dignified and well-ordered manner, and you will have
conferred a lasting favor upon those who required the need of your service. This is the best method
of advertising which a Funeral Director can employ, and is the stepping stone for sure success. THE PUBLISHER.