1. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral
MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased
SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Starter: Create a spider diagram and list what things you would expect to see happen during a funeral service
What happens at a funeral service?
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

2. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral
MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased
SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’

3. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Watch the short film clip. There are some questions based on this clip on the next slide so listen carefully!
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

4. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Film Clip Questions:
Rev Andy Jones, explains that when the coffin enters the Church, the congregation stand – why do they do this?
= They do this as a mark of respect.
The Vicar describes four key elements to a Christian funeral service – what are they?
= Bible readings, prayers, singing and sharing memories of the deceased person.
What does the Vicar mean when he explains that Christians believe ‘death is not the end’?
= Christians believe that they will go to Heaven to be with God.
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

5. Information Sheet Questions:
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Information Sheet Questions:
Why do people attending a funeral wear dark clothes?
Write down one of the verses from the Bible that may be read during the service and explain how this will help to bring comfort to family and friends.
Why are lots of songs sung at a funeral service?
State 2 reasons why flowers are a traditional part of a Christian funeral.
What symbol is used to remind Christians that Jesus is ‘light of the world’?
At the graveside, what does a Vicar/Priest say to remind Christians that they are all Human and made by God?
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

6. Information Sheet Questions: (Answers)
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Information Sheet Questions: (Answers)
Why do people attending a funeral wear dark clothes?
= They are worn as a sign of sadness.
Write down one of the verses from the Bible that may be read during the service and explain how this will help to bring comfort to family and friends.
= “I am the resurrection and the life…”. This will bring comfort to loved ones because they are being reminded that the person has gone to Heaven.
Why are lots of songs sung at a funeral service?
= They are used as a reminder to Christians that they will go to live with God in Heaven.
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

7. Information Sheet Questions: (Answers)
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Information Sheet Questions: (Answers)
State 2 reasons why flowers are a traditional part of a Christian funeral.
= The flowers represent new life and the beauty of the world and also reminds Christians that God has promised them a new life with him in Heaven when they die.
What symbol is used to remind Christians that Jesus is ‘light of the world’?
= Candles
At the graveside, what does a Vicar/Priest say to remind Christians that they are all Human and made by God?
= “We commit this body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust”.
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

8. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
I can explain and describe the main features of a Christian funeral
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

9. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’
E Question “Funerals are for the living, not the dead.”
Group A
Group B
Group C
What is a funeral?
What are the main features of a Christian funeral?
What is the symbolism behind the colour of clothing worn, candles being used and flowers being laid?
Which elements of a funeral aim to support the bereaved?
How can the mourners benefit from attending a funeral?
What sources of comfort can they derive from the funeral service?
What would a non-believer think?
On reflection, what are the main functions of a funeral?
How do you think the committal gives closure to the family of the bereaved?
Are funerals for the benefit of the person who has died or for those who have been left behind – consider this from a Christian and non-Christian point of view
LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral

10. LO: To be able to explain the main features of a Christian funeral
ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe the main features of a Christian funeral
MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain how some of the features of the funeral are symbolic and why certain Bible passages are read and how they can be comforting to family and friends of the deceased
SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to explain how some Christians prepare for death by receiving a sacrament known as ‘Anointing of the Sick’