Earthed in hope: dying, death and funerals, a Pākehā Anglican perspective

"Earthed in Hope will enrich the funeral ministry both of those in the Anglican tradition and also those from other Churches. It is a valuable resource for funeral celebrants, counsellors and anyone supporting the bereaved and dying. Hendery reflects on and responds to spiritual, theological, l...

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Main Author: Hendery, Alister G. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Wellington, New Zealand Philip Garside Publishing Ltd [2014]
In:Year: 2014
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Death / Funeral rite / Church / New Zealand
Further subjects:B Funeral rites and ceremonies (New Zealand)
B Death Religious aspects Church of England
B Funeral service Church of England
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Earthed in hope. - 9781927260296
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Summary:"Earthed in Hope will enrich the funeral ministry both of those in the Anglican tradition and also those from other Churches. It is a valuable resource for funeral celebrants, counsellors and anyone supporting the bereaved and dying. Hendery reflects on and responds to spiritual, theological, liturgical, pastoral and cultural questions, and offers practical suggestions and insights that will be helpful to those involved in taking funerals and caring for the bereaved and the dying"--Publisher's description
Introduction: a changing landscape -- Universal dimensions -- Today's funeral terrain -- What comes next? -- How we might respond? -- A theological story -- A liturgical story -- A time to die -- The funeral service -- Suicides -- Children -- Rites after the funeral -- The minister
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1502488256