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1 Galilee church PASTORAL CARE GUIDEBOOK FOR FUNERALS AND BURIALS NAME
2 GALILEE CHURCH An Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Southern Virginia and the Worldwide Anglican Communion 3928 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia Tel: ~ Fax: ~ office@galileechurch.net Dear Parishioner, We believe this booklet will be very helpful to you as you think through your last wishes and plans for this life in preparation for that final journey for the life to come. I tell you the truth, Jesus said, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent me h as eternal life and will not be condemned; that person has crossed over from death to life. (John 5:24) After reading the forms, kindly review them with your family and, as appropriate, consult professional counsel. Ensure that a copy of these records is kept in a safe place and readily available, and that a copy is deposited with the Executive Assistant to the Rector in the Church Office. We are pleased not only to help our parish family to meet the challenges for good stewardship in this life; we count it a privilege to help you lay a solid foundation for eternity, as well. We are available to assist you with any questions or counsel. May the joy and peace of Christ be yours. Faithfully, The Rector 2
3 Galilee Church FUNERAL SERVICE PLANNING FULL NAME: First Middle Last (Nickname) USUAL RESIDENCE: Street number or location if rural CITY: COUNTY: STATE/ZIP: PHONE: BIRTHDATE: BIRTHPLACE: ADULT CHILDREN Name: Phone: Address: Spouse: Name: Phone: Address: Spouse: Name: Phone: Address: Spouse: FOR THE SERVICE My preferred clergyman: Alternate, if needed: My preferred funeral director: I prefer to have the ceremony held at (Church, Funeral Home, Residence or Other) Memorial Service: Funeral: Public Viewing: Yes No 3
4 I desire that final disposition shall be: Burial in cemetery: Where I Do Do Not have space. If you do, describe Where is the cemetery lot certificate? Entombment Where? Cremation Disposition of remains Please note here any details which could help with the arrangement of the body, ( little things such as clothing, glasses, hairdresser, bearers, flowers or anything else): Have you made any arrangements for donating tissue or organs from your body for medical research? (Donation does not usually interfere with the body being present for services.) If so, which Agency? Signature Date Copies of this form should be given to persons who will be available and able to act at any time. Relatives, close friends, or your clergyman might be considered. 4
5 SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE AND HYMNS FOR SERVICES List of Scripture Options: (You may choose an Old Testament reading and/or a New Testament reading. Always choose one Gospel reading.) From the Old Testament (You may choose one.) Isaiah 25:6-9 He will swallow up death forever Isaiah 61:1-3 To comfort those who mourn Lamentations 3:22-26, The Lord is good to those who wait for Him Wisdom 3:1-5, 9 The Souls of the Righteous are in the hand of God Job 19:21-27a I know that my Redeemer lives From the New Testament (You may choose one.) Romans 8:14-19, 34-35, The glory that shall be revealed I Corinthians 15:20-26, 35-38, 42-44, The imperishable body II Corinthians 4:16-5:9 Things that are unseen are eternal I John 3:1-2 We shall be like Him Revelation 7:9-17 God will wipe away every tear Revelation 21:2-7 Behold, I make all things new From the Gospel of John (Choose one.) John 5:24-27 He who believes has everlasting life John 6:37-40 All that the Father gives me will come to me John 10:11-16 I am the good shepherd John 11:21-27 I am the resurrection and the life John 14:1-6 In my Father s house are many rooms Other? Choice of Psalms (You may choose one.) Ps. 23 The Lord is my Shepherd Ps. 42 As the Deer Pants... Ps. 46 God is our Refuge and Strength Ps. 90 The Lord, our Refuge Ps. 106 Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is Good Ps. 130 Out of the Depths Ps. 121 I Lift my Eyes to the Hills Ps. 139 You have Searched... Other? 5
6 Music-Hymn Suggestions #484 Crown Him #680 O God, our Help in Ages Past #207 Jesus Christ is Risen #693 Just as I am, Without One Plea ##362 Holy, Holy, Holy #671 Amazing Grace! #376 Joyful, Joyful #691 My Faith Looks Up to Thee #390 Praise to the Lord #608 Eternal Father, Strong to Save #423 Immortal, Invisible #687 A Mighty Fortress is Our God Other Hymns? (Please be mindful that if you choose a hymn that is not in The Hymnal 1982, we may or may not, have the music.) Do you have a preference for a Rite One or Rite Two service? Do you wish for there to be Holy Communion at the service? Additional suggestions/requests: Do you wish to have one or two (no more than three minutes each, please) persons speak in the service? If yes, please give names: 6
7 Galilee Church PERSONAL DATA CLOSE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS TO BE NOTIFIED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Name: Phone: Relationship: Name: Phone: Relationship: Name: Phone: Relationship: OTHERS Doctor: Name/Phone) Attorney: (Name/Phone) If you are hospitalized unexpectedly, who should be called to bring personal items for you to use while in the hospital? Name: Phone: ABOUT MY ESTATE I have I have not executed a will. If yes, it is dated: and is enclosed: My executor is: Phone: My bank (Name/Location)is: I have Safety Deposit Box No. in Bank It is held jointly with Valuable papers not in this box will probably be found: (or attach separate notations as needed) 7
8 I am I am not insured for Nursing Home Care. If yes, Company name My Insurance Company/Agent: Phone: In the event that I am incapacitated, (Name), holds the power of attorney to act in my behalf. CONCERNING LIVING WILLS The Commonwealth of Virginia has legislated policies concerning Living Wills and Virginia Decisions Health Care Act and the conditions under which life sustaining procedures may be terminated. FUNERAL PLANNING This form is intended as a suggestion only, not as binding instructions. Your family should understand that this is only for their information, that you have not dictated firm decisions, and that they are free to confirm or not. It will be ONLY in connection with items that you CIRCLE AND INITIAL that your instructions should prevail as much as possible under the law. These people, aside from my children, should be notified of my death as soon as possible: Name Relationship Address Phone The following people because of age, infirmity, or other reasons should be notified personally by their clergy, a friend or an associate: 8
9 Unless in conflict with the legal rights of others, I desire that the preferences of (Name) my (Relationship) shall be given special consideration in connection with the ceremonial arrangements. If not possible, I designate (Name) (Relationship) under the same conditions. Please note here any details which could help with the arrangement of the body, ( little things such as clothing, glasses, hairdresser, bearers, flowers or anything else): Have you made any arrangements for donating tissue or organs from your body for medical research? (Donation does not usually interfere with the body being present for services.) If so, which agency? In agreeing to the foregoing, I have set forth these suggestions in a spirit of helpfulness. I recognize that I cannot anticipate all circumstances that might affect my funeral. Signature Date Copies of this form should be given to persons who will be available and able to act at any time. Relatives, close friends, or your clergyman might be considered. DO NOT PUT THIS IN YOUR SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX 9
10 NOTES GALILEE CHURCH 3928 Pacific Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia
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