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Cadenhead had a personal quest for quality resources for his work with grieving families. He discovered an abundance of homiletical materials in general, but there seemed to be very little in the offering of guidance for the funeral setting. The purpose of this manual is to provide resource material for a setting that has so much potential for ministry. Dr. Cadenhead is the senior pastor at...

to the graveside. At the graveside, it is customary for the minister to lead the pallbearers as they carry the casket. The graveside service, which follows the funeral service, should always be brief. Frequently, friends are standing during the service, which can be a problem if there are extremes of heat or cold with regard to weather. Brief remarks, Scripture, prayer, and a closing committal statement are adequate for the setting. Ten minutes is usually ample time for the graveside service. There
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