They try not to have them on or near Church Holidays, such as Holy Thursday. This is more of a matter of traffic control than anything else- likewise, weddings are normally held if in the Church ( which is right and proper) on Saturdays as this does not conflict with Sunday masses, again a traffic control matter.
No we pray the funeral prayer/service for anyone who died after the mass of palm Sunday so if anyone died during passion week, it will already be prayed for. Then you can hold the funeral after Easter. Hope this answers your question. Khristos Anesty:)
Holy Week is the most solemn time during the year when we commemorate the passion and death of Our Lord. It is not a time for a celebration, such as a wedding. Also, the church building is used for a number of Holy Week rites and services and scheduling would be difficult.
Typically, it takes 4-6 pallbearers to hold a coffin during a funeral procession. The number may vary depending on the size and weight of the coffin, as well as the cultural or religious practices of the specific funeral ceremony.
Catholic baptisms may be on any day, including Sunday. The only day that you may not have a Catholic baptism is during the Eastern Triduum which is Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday of Holy Week. If you pastor will not have baptisms on Sunday, that is a personal decision of his, most parishes do hold baptisms on Sunday, some of them even during Mass.
It is a relatively new custom, but it gives the funeral home ample time to fully restore the body. that"s the only practical reason I can think of. the wake or viewing is usually only one day, though.
In chapter 7 of "The Teacher's Funeral" by Richard Peck, the students at the school hold a "mock" funeral for their deceased teacher, Miss Myrt Arbuckle. They are inspired by the funeral customs they observed during Miss Myrt's real funeral and create a heartfelt ceremony to honor her memory. The chapter showcases the students' creativity and love for their teacher.
According to news reports, the family intend to hold the funeral at the Neverland Ranch.
Usually the body lies in state in the Capitol building. The funeral service is often in the National Cathedral.
Hotels are cheaper during the week (Tuesdays and Thursdays are cheapest).
Holy oil, also known as chrism oil, is typically used in holy orders. This oil is consecrated by a bishop and is used for anointing during sacraments such as baptism, confirmation, and holy orders in the Catholic Church. It is a mixture of olive oil and balsam, symbolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Funerals are held any day of the week. Funerals used to be held for up to two weeks. By the 1970s, a funeral averaged 4 days. Now, 2 days is more common, but the family can request anything from no viewing (zero days) to 4 days for viewing and a service. Many families choose no viewing and a graveside service so the funeral is over within a few hours.
There is no specific way of holding a Christian funeral. Christians believe we go to heaven after death if we are a Christians so many don't call it a funeral where people mourn but celebrate the live the deceased had.