02781nam 2200601 450 991045907620332120210209122333.01-282-87130-797866128713061-4411-0890-4(CKB)2670000000056228(EBL)601806(OCoLC)676699020(SSID)ssj0000422876(PQKBManifestationID)11305002(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000422876(PQKBWorkID)10432036(PQKB)11365954(MiAaPQ)EBC3003036(MiAaPQ)EBC5309611(MiAaPQ)EBC601806(EXLCZ)99267000000005622820180315h20082008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrMeaningful funerals meeting the theological and pastoral challenge in a postmodern era /Ewan KellyLondon, [England] :Mowbray,2008.©20081 online resource (225 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-906286-14-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.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; IndexThe 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 Funeral serviceFuneral rites and ceremoniesFuneral rites and ceremoniesGreat BritainElectronic books.Funeral service.Funeral rites and ceremonies.Funeral rites and ceremonies265/.85Kelly Ewan891875MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910459076203321Meaningful funerals1991959UNINA