A few years back we lost a dear brother who had led a troubled life after his return from operation Desert Storm.
He was Catholic and his parish, or church was not supportive of his Masonic status and as such, refused to provide last rites.
A lodge brother was certified to provide those Catholic services per California law and the fraternity came through to give our brother the respect that was his due.
I was so moved by this that I became ordained last year and today I completed my Masonic Funeral certification.
The Funeral service is one of the most beautiful of all the Masonic rituals and I discovered even deeper meaning to much that I had learned as a Master Mason, I highly recommend that everyone get certified to perform this critical service.
I have received so much as a Freemason, now I can give something back.
He was Catholic and his parish, or church was not supportive of his Masonic status and as such, refused to provide last rites.
A lodge brother was certified to provide those Catholic services per California law and the fraternity came through to give our brother the respect that was his due.
I was so moved by this that I became ordained last year and today I completed my Masonic Funeral certification.
The Funeral service is one of the most beautiful of all the Masonic rituals and I discovered even deeper meaning to much that I had learned as a Master Mason, I highly recommend that everyone get certified to perform this critical service.
I have received so much as a Freemason, now I can give something back.