Jehovah’s Witness funeral.

[Fordian]

Sadly a family member has recently died. They have been a JW for decades (only family member) but have retained a reasonable relationship with their immediate family.

Do JW do funerals differently? Only allow fellow JW to attend? Does anyone know, please?

Can’t you ask the funeral directors?
https://www.paulwilliamsfunerals.co.uk/funeral-services/religious-funeral-services/jehovahs-witness-funerals

I used to work with a JW and when her mother died, they had a very quiet and short funeral service at their local Kingdom hall and then the family only attended the crematorium. There were no flowers or fuss, it was a very short/sweet service and they didn't do a wake or anything afterwards. I am fairly sure that it was JW only.

I would also ask the funeral director or a family member.

My Mother was JW and I was happy to let them take the funeral service. They were respectful towards us, family and friends, and although some of the readings were unknown to us we were happy to go with the flow. It was nearly 20 years ago and that's all I remember now. But yes, the Funeral Director might know more.

I’ve been to one. Standard funeral at the local crematorium. The religious one was in the Kingdom Hall. Singing a few hymns, talk about their life.Sermon wasn’t anything too deep but I know they were very aware that a lot of their family were none JW and didn’t want it to come across as too preachy (they said this to us themselves). Lovely buffet after.

Im sure every congregation is different but everyone I met there was very friendly.

Thanks everyone. As yet we know nothing of the arrangements as it only happened less than 48 hours ago.

Hi I’m a JW. We had a funeral last week of a dear friend. Usually the service is at the Kingdom Hall or sometimes the crematorium. Someone who knew the deceased well will give a talk about the person and their life. There will be a part using the Bible and the songs will be ones from our song book though the words will be on a screen too. There will be people from the congregation there and family and friends, non witnesses too. The service is about 30 minutes long and the deceased aren’t always there (sorry can’t think of another way to say that) Its quite a simple gathering. Then everyone will go back to wherever the family have offered refreshments. It’s a meeting to remember the loved one, Share anecdotes about their life and they will share scriptures that are important to that person and their family. Everyone there will be friendly and helpful with seating etc and there should be seats reserved for family and friends. Honestly don’t worry just go along and pay your respects x