OK I found it in GL Law, in the past there has been no mix now however it states.
Art. 362. [FONT=NewCenturySchlbk,NewCenturySchlbk][FONT=NewCenturySchlbk,NewCenturySchlbk][FONT=NewCenturySchlbk,NewCenturySchlbk]Regarding Ceremony and Processions. [/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]When a religious ceremony is conducted over the remains, either at the house or church, the Lodge shall not take charge until after the duties of the minister have been concluded. After the Lodge takes charge of the remains of the deceased Brother, it shall have entire control of the funeral ceremonies and procession until the rites are completed and the body is laid to rest, except a minister may be permitted to offer a prayer or prayers during or at the conclusion of the Masonic Ceremony. The active pallbearers should be Master Masons, when available, provided, however; if the family of the deceased Brother requests other than Masonic pallbearers, such request may be honored. When Masons and non-Masons are pallbearers, Masons may be clothed as Masons. If societies composed solely of Masons be invited to take part in the procession, they shall serve as an escort to the Lodge and shall precede the Lodge. Societies and civic organizations not composed entirely of Masons shall follow the family and relatives in the line.
While it is necessary that a Lodge have charge of a funeral procession and ceremony, it must be recognized that the needs and desires of the family must be the paramount consideration. Therefore, the Master of the Lodge may, at his discretion, allow deviations so long as the image and dignity of Masonry is maintained. (Revised 2007)
Note revision date