Meaningful funerals : meeting the theological and pastoral challenge in a postmodern era / Ewan Kelly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Ewan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Funeral service.

Funeral rites and ceremonies.

Funeral rites and ceremonies--Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] : Mowbray, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The majority of the British population no longer attend church and, consequently, lack familiarity with the Christian tradition, its stories, language and metaphors. However, when bereaved, many still turn to church representatives, working in parish settings or chaplaincies, to perform funerals for their loved ones. The key issue addressed in this book is how funerals may be created which are not only relevant for the bereaved, but also have theological integrity. A paradigm shift in the manner by which funerals are constructed is proposed - from imposing alien liturgies to creating a unique

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 The Postmodern Context and the Need for Ritual Following Death; 3 Grieving in a Postmodern World; 4 Spiritual Care of the Bereaved; 5 Co-constructing Funerals; 6 Ritual Leaders: The Need for Integrity of Theology and Practice; 7 Co-construction of Funerals and Opportunities for the Church; 8 Recommendations for Practice; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-282-87130-7

9786612871306

1-4411-0890-4

OCLC:

676699020