Masonic funerals

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Masonic rite

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::summary Masonic rite ::

In some masonic jurisdictions, a masonic funeral is a rite afforded to Master Masons in good standing with their Lodges. Under extenuating circumstances satisfactory to the Master of their Lodges, Masonic funerals may also be conducted in memory of Fellow Crafts or Entered Apprentices who received their degree less than one year prior to their death, or to Master Masons who were suspended for nonpayment of dues within the same time limit. It is one of the few ceremonies performed in public by Freemasons. Such a Masonic funeral is carried out at the request of a Master Mason or his family.

Notable Masonic funerals

George Washington's funeral was organized by the local Masonic lodge and held on December 18, 1799. Following a celebration of the Episcopal Order of Burial, a Masonic funeral took place, conducted by the Reverends James Muir of the Alexandria Presbyterian Church and Dr. Elisha Dick.

On 29 July 2020, a masonic funeral ceremony for Congressman John R Lewis took place in the Georgia State Capitol. Lewis was a senior Freemason in the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F&AM of Georgia and in the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction.

References

References

  1. "Masonic Funeral Service".
  2. Colon, Felix. "Are you Considering a Masonic Funeral?".
  3. "The Papers of George Washington: The Funeral". University of Virginia.
  4. "John Lewis Masonic Last Rites".
  5. Hodapp, Christopher. (30 July 2020). "John Lewis Funeral Brings Georgia's Grand Lodges Together".
  6. Gaskins, Nikki. (24 July 2020). "Rep. John Lewis To Lie In State In DC, Livestream Of Services".

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