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Death-related religious rituals
Essential Practice Point 3
- A dying person may wish to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion, may need spiritual support, may want prayers at their bedside and possibly may wish to be anointed. Contact a Lutheran pastor, a Church of Ireland chaplain or, if necessary, any other chaplain by agreement with the person/family.
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- A short service may take place in the mortuary chapel prior to the deceased leaving.
Cleaning and touching the body
Postmortem requirements
There is no religious objection to postmortem.
Interment ritual
Both burial and cremation are acceptable generally.
Arrangements are usually made with the person's pastor or, if necessary, the Church of Ireland will facilitate arrangements.
