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=Typical Christian Funeral:=
 * Comparisons & Differences between Muslim and Christian Funerals**
 * Formally,a priest will anoint the ill victim near death with water or holy oil as a preparation for death Importance of Water
 * When a Christian dies, their body is placed in a coffin.
 * The coffin is generally taken to a church or chapel for a farewell ceremony.
 * At a church or chapel, a priest will read from the Bible.
 * The priest and/or the family of the deceased may talk about the person.
 * This act is designed to comfort the mourners.
 * Prayers are said with hopes that the deceased will advance to heaven or afterlife. Christian Afterlife
 * Reflection is a silent time for reflection. The congregation has a minute to reflect on the life of the passed.
 * In general, it is personal family decision as to whether a deceased person is to be buried or cremated.
 * At both services the priest or minister will probably say: //We commit this body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.// In this way people are reminded that we are all human and made by God.
 * Candles are often lit to remind people that Jesus was the "Light of the world" //a//nd that Christians can be saved from their sins so they can go to heaven.

Burial

 * Most commonly, the coffin is lowered and eventually buried in a graveyard or holy place.
 * A gravestone may be placed there providing optional details about the person's life.
 * Flowers are often tributed by the gravestone to represent the new life the dead person is about to enter.

Cremation

 * Cremation is when a deceased persons body is disposed by burning it to ashes. This typically takes place after a funeral ceremony.
 * At a crematorium (location at which a body is cremated) prayers are said. Prayer Objects
 * Ashes are returned to the family to be scattered in holy or special place.


 * More on Funerals in Religions**: Jewish Funerals, Muslim Funerals

=Jesus:=
 * Jesus attended a passover meal subsequently titled "The last Supper." One of his disciples betrayed him. Jesus was executed and later Crucified. Deaths in comparison
 * When Jesus passed, he was buried within a tomb having had no official funeral ceremony.
 * Three day later, he magically resurrected. More Miracles of Jesus
 * 40 days after this, It is decided among many Christians that Jesus ascended to heaven in the presence of his apostles.

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