Funeral - Short Version

Short version of Last Masonic Rites given in Church; May be modified to fit location; This service performed by Bro. W. Yancy and Bro. O. Scaife of the Most Worshipful Sons of Light Grand Lodge, Inc., Jurisdiction of California wher e Hon. Barney Watkins is Grandmaster;

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[FrozenEMT]

Im not sure where you get that information. Im afraid you dont understand what a 33rd degree Mason is or how it differs and does not differ from a 3rd Degree Master Mason. There is no degree higher than that of a 3rd Degree Master Mason.

[LLBuddyRo]

@secretgecko... You are clearly correct. Nothing should/can be placed upon the flag. In a situation like this,a small table should be placed to the side of the casket and all items should be placed upon it.

[HaRLeYDvDsN1215]

@cjzzzzz.

Grow up moron

[jerrellknox]

Do you have a video of the Eastern Star Burial Ceremony? It's a beautiful service that people should witness.

[cjzzzzz]

SCREW THE MASONS!!!! LOL

[dave2806]

@yancyman every mason is raised to the third degree , all other degrees are called "SIDE" degrees . nothing is higher than a third degree mason no matter what he joins afterwards.

[dave2806]

@FrozenEMT well said brother.

[IMHOTEP0357]

@secretgecko As a funeral director, I have to agree with you. Most fraternal rites are held the night before or anytime prior to the hour of service. The flag should be the last and only thing draped over the casket.

[IMHOTEP0357]

@FrozenEMT Amen, my Brother. Rising Sun Lodge#10. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida - PHA / F&AM

[IVEGOTYOURUNOWHAT]

@LLBuddyRo Good for you. Thanks for the information;

[secretgecko]

I call foul!

Was there also a military funeral ceremony? I noticed the U. S. Flag draped on the coffin. Military ettiqette states that NOTHING should be draped on top of the flag - draping the Masonic Apron over the U.S. Flag is akin to flying a Masonic Flag higher on a flagpole than a U.S. Flag! Out of respect - It is just NOT done.

That is why the Masonic Funeral Services should always be preformed prior to any military services so that the Flag is the last thing draped over the coffin.