About funerals : a guide for individuals and families

Corporate Author: Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of British Columbia. Diocesan Task Force on Seniors, Program and Ministry

Notes: Cover title.; "Prepared as a helpful resource by the Diocesan Task Force on Seniors Program and Ministry Diocese of British Columbia".; "With acknowledgement to the Diocese of Huron" -- inside front cover.; The first booklet produced by the Seniors Task Force was titled, 'A Record of Personal Information'. In the booklet was space to record personal information, assets, debts, and funeral arrangements, in addition to other information that may be needed in a time of necessity. This booklet is intended as a companion to our previous publication. Your rector will be pleased to discuss any concerns you may have after reading this booklet." -- inside front cover.; Contents divided into short sections: The Christian Understanding of Death -- Parish Support -- Funeral Arrangements -- Pre-Arranged or Prepaid Funerals -- Personal Information That May Be Required by Funeral Home -- Selecting a Casket -- Closed Casket -- Cremation -- Memorial Services -- Embalming -- A Vault -- Summary or Funeral Costs -- Obituaries -- The Pall -- Vestments -- Memorial Societies -- Death Certificates -- Life Support Systems and Post-Mortems -- Donations of Organs -- Summary Checklist: Before the Crisis -- In the Event of a Crisis.

Subjects: Death - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Funeral rites and ceremonies - Anglican Church of Canada; Funeral rites and ceremonies - Planning; Funeral service - Anglican Church of Canada