Types of Funerals: Explaining Different Religious Funeral Rituals Extended

The Last Track

The Last Track
Types of Funerals: Explaining Different Religious Funeral Rituals Extended
Feb 03, 2026 Season 51
Brian

In this podcast, Brian goes over different types of funeral services. For this episode, he talks about LDS (Mormon), Lutheran, Presbyterian, Russian Orthodox and Jewish funerals. 

Brian talks about different Latter Day Saint/LDS funeral rituals and traditions you may see if you attend an LDS funeral. He talks about religious clothing that you may see if there is a visitation before the funeral. Brian also explains the difference between a funeral for a person who had gone through the temple and one who had not.

In this podcast, Brian talks about different Lutheran rituals and traditions you may see if you attend a Lutheran funeral. He talks about holy communion and how you may hear the Lord's Prayer said during the service.  Brian also discusses the Apostles Creed and many other rituals you may see if you attend a Lutheran funeral.

Brian talks about different Presbyterian traditional that may happen at a funeral. He talks about that readings of scripture and hymns that you may hear. If you choose, you may use the kneelers but do not have to participate in kneeling in prayer. There will be a short sermon to accompany the prayers that are given during the service. 

In this episode, Brian talks about different Russian Orthodox rituals and traditions you may see. He talks about the reading of Psalms 118 and hearing a cantor at the funeral. Brian also talks about the rituals that will happen at a graveside burial at a Russian Orthodox funeral such as a processional and prayers. 

 In this episode, Brian talks about different Jewish rituals and traditions you may see if you attend a Jewish funeral. He explains the requirements for the casket, the natural burial, and the Shiva society. Brian also talks about different requests that may be made, such as holes being made in the casket to allow for a more natural burial.


If you have any questions, or have another religion you would like The Last Track to cover, you can email Brian at info@batemanpacificview.com. 

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