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Summary

24 Write an outline for a The minister plays a significant role in the grief process, beginning with the
funeral service and a funeral memorial service. The minister who knows and pursues the purposes of the
message. Use the samples in funeral can help individuals take major steps in the journey of grief and provide
Appendix B as a guide.
ongoing support in the challenging emotions they will face.
A minister must give his or her best in these moments while others are making
25 How does Jesus’ example the journey through the grieving process. And it is just that, a process. The stages
help establish a frame of mind vary in length and gravity, depending on the individual and his or her attachment
for guiding the grieving? to the deceased. Patience is the key to assisting the hurting. Performing a funeral
should never be treated as just another task. Plan and serve according to the needs
of those who need your assistance. Allow the compassion of Jesus at the tomb
of Lazarus to be your model. Even though He knew the joy that would come, He
still wept with His friends in the midst of their trauma.