Baha'I Funeral Rite
Notification of death
-No formal clergy involved in the burial process -Family will contact the local community of faith and inform them of the death
Clothed in
A shroud of either silk or cotton after washing
Some minor variations, but the faith follows___ religious traditions
Abrahamic
The funeral service
At the gravesite within 1 hour journey from place of death burial in timely manner prayer for the dead feet toward Qiblih
Classification
Baha'i
Disposition
Burial; 9 pointed star emblem
Each messenger (Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Jesus, and Muhammed ) gives a glimpse into the...
Divine will and purpose
4 piece shroud method
Each one used for the feet and legs, trunk, shoulders & head Longer three-foot piece wrapped around the length of the body to hold the other pieces in place
Basic tenants — universal
Education
Current headquarters located in...
Haifa, Israel on the slopes of Mount Carmel
___caskets are required for burial.
Hardwood
The shroud can be wrapped around the body...
In one piece
Rooted in
Islam
Funeral rites — Similarities with___ rites
Jewish and Islamic
Are members allowed to donate their bodies or organs for medical purposes?
No
Are there specific mourning times?
No
Preparation of remains
No cremation or embalming; donation permitted
Officiant
None
Do they cover the face with the shroud?
Not necessary to cover the face, but the shroud may be wrapped over the top of the head as a shawl
Clergy notification
Not required
What is done to delay the process of decomposition?
Nothing
Required to recite the...
Prayer for the Dead (only thing recited)
Basic tenants — Abandonment of all forms of
Prejudice
Deceased's body be placed with the feet toward...
Qiblih (Baha'u'llah's resting place)
Basic tenants — True religion is in harmony with
Reason & scientific truth
Basic tenants — Unity and relativity of all
Religious truth
Basic tenants — Personal responsibility to
Search for truth
Dressing & casketing
Shroud of silk or cotton, burial ring, hardwood casket
Origin
The Bab Baha'u'llah
Service usually occurs at
The gravesite
Removal
Washing prior to removal if permitted
Basic tenants — Elimination of extremes in
Wealth & poverty
Oldest house of worship is located in
Wilmette, Illinois
Basic tenants — full equality of
Women
Deceased should not be buried more than___ from the place of death
an hour's journey
Any portion that is used for medical research must be...
buried rather than be cremated
Single piece shroud method is more difficult than what other method?
cutting into four one-yard or meter pieces
Newest and____ groups in the world
fastest growing
Embalming and cremation are...
forbidden, unless mandated by law
Washing the body is considered a ___, usually done by ____
great honor, usually done by a loving family member
Service is open to all and is considered a___ rite
joyful and honoring
Where is the burial ring placed?
on the forefinger
If washing is not possible, the faith community may wish to wash the body or...
permit the funeral home to do so
The___ the burial, the more fitting and preferable
sooner
Monuments and markers adorned with...
the emblem of Baha'i
Burial rings are usually available from...
the local assembly
Customary for the body to be___ prior to being removed to the funeral home
washed
___ and older will be adorned with a Baha'i burial ring
15
Burial usually occurs within ___ hours after death (in some communities)
24
Shroud is a piece of cloth approximately ___ in length
7 yards or meters
