Funerals

[LtStevieB82]

Does anyone know about protocol and procedures on funerals for Jewish firefighters?

[eCappy]

Torah says: ".... dust you are and to dust you shall return" (Gen.3:19) so it is believed that firefighters performing Jewish funeral rites, or the Mitzvah of 'Levayat ha-Met' are performing an act of great love. Even though the funeral rites vary for Hasidim, Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed the fire department still positions an Honor Guard, and if it's a weekday, will offer it's eulogies just as it would at any other funeral. The manager of the funeral chapel or Rabbi is accustomed to non-Jews attending and participating so they will provide Kippah and cards explaining what to do and when to do it with easy read-a-long prayers for chapel services and for the cemetary.

[LtStevieB82]

Thanks, eCappy. I've been wondering about this for some time.