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Meaningful funerals [electronic resource] : meeting the theological and pastoral challenge in a postmodern era / Ewan Kelly.
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TextPublication details: London ; New York : Mowbray, c2008.Description: 1 online resource (xi, 212 p.)ISBN: - 9781441108906 (electronic bk.)
- 1441108904 (electronic bk.)
- 265/.85 22
- BV199.F8 K45 2008eb
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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
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;
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-204) and index.
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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;
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
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