[Magdalen] funeral planning

[Ginga Wilder]

Let me explain further.  My mother insisted that she would have her service
from 1928 Book of Common Prayer.  Our diocese did not smile on use of the
28 book.  So, our rector used the Rite I funeral liturgy with lots of
prayers from the 28 book.  My sisters and I substituted the first prayer in
the Rite I service with the third option from Rite II..."O God of grace and
glory..."

Beautiful liturgy.  Mama would have been pleased.

Ginga

On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 5:04 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:

> Jon, I believe each of us gets to plan our own funeral, if we want to do
> that.  In so doing, we have an opportunity to think about our faith and
> craft a worship service that expresses our heart.   I believe the planning
> process is a very good thing.  Can you speak with the clergy person who
> will do your service and give your order of service to that person for safe
> keeping?   Your family may plan something they want, but you will have
> taken the opportuntiy to care for yourself in this way.
>
> I love you, Brud.
> Ginga
>
> On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM, Esther Williamson <momohl1 at cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>> My Priest encourages us to file a copy of our funeral wishes with her.
>> She uses that copy when she meets with the family. Tell those who disagree
>> with your plans that they can do what they want later as a memorial service
>> but that you intend to have your Rite II with no Eucharist and then give
>> your plans to someone you trust to see it carried out.
>>
>> Esther
>>
>>
>>
>> On 5/25/2016 3:01 PM, Jon Egger wrote:
>>
>>> Listmates,
>>>
>>> I am seriously working on my funeral plan.  All I want is a simple Rite
>>> II
>>> burial office.  No Eucharist.
>>>
>>> Some in my family are blocking my wishes by saying that 'funerals are for
>>> the living, not the dead.'
>>>
>>> This isn't easy. Thanks for letting me vent.
>>>
>>>
>>
>