Jewish practices of funeral and burial are constructed around a few key ideas: Death is to be confronted, not denied. The dead body is to be accorded the utmost respect. Mourners are to be comforted. We are equal in the face of death. The burial and decay of a body is a natural process which should not be impeded or interrupted.
“I found a pair of dress shoes I had long forgotten / caked with mud / hidden away in the back of my closet”
Earth-based mourning ritual with poem and chant
“Hold our loved ones close to your heart”
“May you know that you are always remembered for the good you have done”
Now more than ever, we need the guidance of our ancestors, and creative expression provides a wonderful path for connection.
Express your love and gratitude for those who have profoundly shaped your journey and summon their wisdom into your own life.
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