Readings for Funerals

By Eddie Tobey

Funeral services often include prayers, readings from the Bible or other sacred texts, the signing of hymns or words of comfort by the clergy. Sometimes, a relative or a close friend is also asked to give a eulogy detailing the happy memories and achievements of the deceased. Readings and speeches at the funeral service provide comfort and courage for family and friends mourning the death of a loved one.




Readings are often customary, and are part of the funeral ceremony to provide deeper consolation and strength to the immediate kin of the deceased. At the Mass for a Catholic burial one can read from the Sacred Scriptures of the Old Testament, the New Testament or for the various Gospels. Some of the famous readings are, “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” from the Book of Job 19:1, 23-27; “He Accepted Them As A Holocaust” from the Book of Wisdom 3:1-9 or 3:1-6. 9; “It Is Good And Holy To Think Of The Dead Rising Again” from the second book of Maccabees 12:43-46, “Rejoice And Be Glad, For Your Reward Will Be Great In Heaven” from the Gospel of St. Matthew 5:1-12; or “Young Man, I Say To You, Arise” from the Gospel of St. Luke 7:11-17.

A friend can also recite a poem during a eulogy to express his deepest thoughts and feelings, and the right poem, whether ancient or modern, will provide some comfort to the deceased family. However, the poems should be appropriate for the occasion and short enough to be read at a funeral or memorial service.

Reading scriptures during funeral services proclaims the meaning that Christ himself gave to death, teach us to remember the dead and nourish our hope of being together again in God’s kingdom. Readings give a deceased family hope to be re-united with their loved ones, and are an important part of a funeral rite.

Readings or poems recited during funerals truly express the sad bereavement sentiments and comfort the immediate family members of the departed soul.

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A Brief History of Golden Caskets

Caskets made entirely of gold are very rare. When they are found, they are usually priceless artifacts of historical significance. In the modern day, some people choose to buy caskets with decorative golden inlays.

It is important to keep in mind that not all caskets are used in burial or funerals. Some are used merely as containers for jewelry or artifacts. Golden caskets often have a religious significance. Many relics from Buddhism and Christianity are kept in elaborate golden caskets. For example, the thirty-three relics of Buddha are stored in golden caskets around the world. These relics range from items that Buddha used to some of his teeth and his collarbone. Most of the Buddha relics are housed in museums and are rarely displayed to the public.




The ancient Egyptians often used golden caskets to entomb the mummies of Pharaohs and other important public figures. The ancient Egyptians believed that people could take their possessions with them to the afterlife and would bury a person’s belongings and pets with them. The Pharaohs’ servants were often killed and buried when the Pharaoh died in order to continue their service in the afterlife. Golden caskets were used to entomb the mummies as well as many items that the person used in day-to-day life. These golden caskets are priceless archeological finds that are studied thoroughly and kept in museums around the world. Scientists still use these artifacts to learn about ancient Egyptian society.




Some modern day caskets have golden decorations. People may choose to have a golden cross or other religious symbols on the casket. These decorations are often expensive, but they can be extremely beautiful and detailed, adding luxury to the casket.

Golden caskets are rare works of art that contain some of the world’s great treasures. Modern day caskets with gold inlays or decoration can help people say goodbye to their loved one with style and dignity.

By Thomas Morva