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Preparing an Episcopal Funeral General softening of language toFuneral planning is one of the most challenging things a family or priest may ever do, whether it is honoring the death of a loved one or long time member of the congregation. This simple guide explains the Episcopal theology of celebrating a life alongside grief, while offering practical guidelines and forms for planning and arranging funerals. All content is in accordance to the Book of Common Prayer (1979) and approved liturgical supplementary