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Funerals, Death, and Dying

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This group is for anyone interested in learning about the Pagan rituals of death and for those training or working on improving their skills as clergy. We also discuss the history of funerals and the cultures of death.

Members: 33
Latest Activity: Feb 18

Welcome one and all. I look foreword to learning and sharing with you all. Let's treat this group as sacred as the subject of death should be of the most holiest endeavors other than actually working with dying, dead and grieving. So please share your knowledge and browse the pages to learn with us. Well met all and blessings to you and yours. As above so below, as with in so without, so mote it be.

For whom the bell tolls a poem (No man is an island) by John Donne

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

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Ideas for Pagan Funerals

Started by Bella Moon Star. Last reply by Ms. Witch(Sara) Aug 27, 2014. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Pagan beliefs about death:Pagans believe that physical death is not the end of life. The dead become unborn, and enter into a state where they may find temporary rest, after which healing and renewing energy for rebirth into a new life…Continue

Are you a old soul or a new soul ?

Started by Bella Moon Star. Last reply by Katie Lee Jun 28, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes

We are reincarnated 9 times .And to see what life you are on you take your birthday Like mine is 1-6-1955 ..I would then add all the numbers like so 1+6+1+9+5+5= 27then you add those two number 2+7= 9Im on my ninth life .. its the last one .. im a…Continue

Summerland? WHAT HAPPENS TO PAGANS AFTER DEATH ?

Started by Bella Moon Star. Last reply by Bella Moon Star Oct 26, 2013. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Summerland?WHAT HAPPENS TO PAGANS AFTER DEATH ?There are basically four major paths within modern Paganism.These are:WiccaDruidismAsatruEclectic Paganism.Withing each there are many denomination, much the same as Protestantism. Virtually all of the…Continue

Remembering the dear departed...

Started by MoonCrone. Last reply by MoonCrone Oct 26, 2013. 4 Replies 1 Like

As the great wheel turns, and October 31st 2013 fast approaches, I have been thinking more about my ancient ancestors and those I love who are no longer around in flesh and bone.I wish to pay tribute to those I love who who are over the veil in…Continue

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Comment by Bella Moon Star on October 22, 2013 at 9:27: The Dark Side ;

Man lives in the sun lit world that he believes to be reality .
But there is unseen by most an under world .

A place that is just as real but not as brightly lit .
A Dark Side ....

The Dark Side is always there waiting for us to enter .

Waiting to enter us .

Until next time try to enjoy the day light ....

Comment by Bella Moon Star on October 22, 2013 at 9:25: Do not stand at my grave and weep;

Do not stand at my grave and weep...

I am not there I do not sleep...

I am a thousand winds that blow...

I am the diamonds glints of the snow...

I am the sunlight on ripened grain...

I am the gentle Autumn rain ...

Do not stand at my grave and cry ...

I am not there ...

I did not die !

Comment by Arielle Noël on September 24, 2013 at 17:14: This group looks very interesting. I'm actually a mortuary science student, so it's very pertinent for my line of work. I look forward to future discussions. :)

Comment by Slaying Crow O'Hagan on July 1, 2012 at 14:12: If anyone has any discussions to add please feel free to go ahead and add to the list. I know I still am. :)

Comment by Dru on May 4, 2011 at 8:28: Interesting group, I will take a closer look when time allows. Hello all! Im Dru.

Comment by Slaying Crow O'Hagan on April 13, 2011 at 23:43: That's wonderful, and really good to hear.

I look forward to your postings and what you have to bring to this group.

I think generally as myself being a spiritually in touch human this is really an important topic for all Pagans, not just spiritually but politically as well. I find that so many individuals who also are very dedicated to the Spirit still neglect this subject even though this is such a major component in religion, and spirituality. After all if we are going to delve into the mysteries of our own existence as human beings shouldn't we be interested if not aware of the mortality of our own life span? Just a thought.

At any rate thank you for joining and be sure to invite others who can benefit from and add to this group.

Please excuse the construction but I'll have the important areas of the construction filled out soon.

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Comment by Sangraal on April 13, 2011 at 23:20: As one who has performed requiems in my previous capacity of a priest and one whose collective "path" has a certain dealing with Death on both metaphorical and literal levels, this is definitely up my alley.