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Saint
Peter
Lutheran Church |
Protestant denominations
members who are thinking of having their funeral |
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U | Inform the clergy of their particular church to get a release. |
U | Put their desire in writing (Living Will or similar). |
U | Notify the next closest relative about this desire and empower him/her to deliver this desire to the Pastor. |
U | Convey your desire to have a funeral conducted by the Pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church to him/her in person. |
U | The Pastor reviews each case and makes a final decision. |
Another
way to earn the right for a St. Peter funeral |
Christians of other denominations who are considering membership in the Lutheran Church are required to take classes in order to learn the basics, accept, and believe in the Evangelical Lutheran Church confession of Faith before being approved as members by the council. |
General Guidelines |
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The pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church has the right to deny the request for a funeral of a non-member. |
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In case of two concurring funerals church members have the preference. |
U | Funerals for non-members are generally not conducted in the sanctuary of Saint Peter's Lutheran Church. |
An Advice |
When conveying the desire to have your funeral conducted by the pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in your Living Will Do not mention the pastor by name, because it could be possible that this person is not the pastor of St. Peter’s any more at the time you pass away.
In Christ's name, |