Funerals
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Overview
What happens at a funeral? Explore this sensitive topic with this informative presentation, including Christian views on death and the concept of eternal life. This lesson explains the purpose of a funeral before explaining the key parts of a Christian funeral, including prayers, Bible readings, the eulogy, the sermon and music. The lesson is accompanied by a teachers’ guide, exploring the topic in more detail to support teaching.
Learning objectives
- To be able to explain Christians’ views on death and eternal life
- To understand the purpose of a funeral and that Christian funerals are available for everyone
- To understand the key parts of a Christian funeral and why each is important
