Whatis a “Masonic Funeral”?
“Any member who was in good standing at the time of his death is entitled to a Masonic funeral if he or his family requests it. Such a request should be made to the Master of his Lodge who will make the necessary arrangements with the family, the mortuary, and the minister. A service is authorized by the jurisdiction in which you are located, and consists of participationat the mortuary, the beginning at the mortuary and the closing at the graveside, or graveside only. Pallbearers will befurnished at the request of the family. In general, the Lodge will do as much or as little as the nearest relative wishes it to do.” (From a pamphlet, “To the Lady and Family of a Mason”) II.
