Freemason Burial Services with General Instructions: Service in the Lodge Room, Church or House and at the Grave

By Robert Macoy

Book Overview

The book titled ""Freemason Burial Services with General Instructions: Service in the Lodge Room, Church or House and at the Grave"" by Robert Macoy is a comprehensive guide for Freemasons on how to conduct burial services for their fellow members. The book includes detailed instructions on how to perform the service in various locations, such as the lodge room, church or house, and at the grave.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the burial service. The first chapter provides a brief history of Freemasonry and its beliefs, while the second chapter outlines the general principles and guidelines for conducting a Masonic burial service.Subsequent chapters provide detailed instructions on how to prepare for the service, including the necessary equipment and materials, as well as how to conduct the service itself. The book also includes a section on the various prayers and readings that are typically used during a Masonic funeral.Overall, ""Freemason Burial Services with General Instructions"" is a valuable resource for Freemasons who wish to honor their fellow members in death by conducting a proper and respectful burial service. The book is written in clear and concise language, making it easy to understand and follow, even for those who may be new to the Masonic tradition.The services herein arranged for the Burial of the Dead are adapted for all the purposes for which ceremonies of that character may be required. The arrangement is such that any portion of the service-each part being complete-may be used as occasion requires. It is not expected that the whole ceremony will or can be used at any one time. If the weather should be stormy, or the body of the deceased taken, for interment, to a distance, where it would be impossible for the brethren to attend, that portion of the service set apart for the Lodge-room, or at the house of the deceased may be performed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162732180
• ISBN13: 9781162732183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"