What is a Masonic funeral service?
A Masonic funeral service allows Freemasons to remember their deceased members in a solemn ceremony based on Masonic rituals and beliefs. Masons have a duty to attend such services, and non-Masons may attend as well.FreemasonryFreemasonry, a worldwide fraternal organization devoted to practicing brotherly love, charity and truth, traces its origins to organizations of ancient stonemasons and maintains its own set of rituals, according to Ontario’s Grand Lodge.Funeral TraditionPaying tribute to a deceased Mason has its roots in the early days of Freemasonry when stonemasons performed solemn burial ceremonies for each other, according to Masonsmart.com.EligibilityAll Master Masons, or full members, in good standing may receive a Masonic funeral service, along with Fellows or Entered Apprentices who have held their titles for less than one year.
