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Funeral Vs Catholic Funeral

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Funerals connect people with their past. Those family members and friends they have not seen in awhile. Funerals also open up unresolved issues that can bring closure to the household and friends. In this essay, the two diverse cultures on funerary rituals about funerary services planning are from the Catholic Priest and the Baptist Pastor.
Catholic funeral services led by one or more priests. The Catholics have a vigil that we call a wake. The vigil is where people come to pay respect to the family as well as the deceased. The casket in the home, church or funeral parlor may be open or closed.
The Catholic funeral services are called a mass held the day after the vigil. Music is presented with the mass because the Catholics consider music
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