Non LODD Funeral Protocol

[Whacker519]

I am a member of my department's memorial committee. Last October a past chief died non-LODD and we had to scramble to set up the funeral. There were some long hours of debating minor issues basically because we had no guide for a funeral. After this I was charged with the task of developing a protocol for our department. I want to do the right thing and have it set up according to the "book". I have two problems. First, what does the "book" say, and second, am I reinventing the wheel? If there is something available out there that any knows of? I would be overjoyed to find it! Thanks!

[IACOJRev]

Check out the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's website at www.firehero.org

Rev.

[tkirkpatrick]

It's been over 6 months since you posted your original question, so I hope this information is still helpful. The Federation of Fire Chaplains has guidelines for Fire Service Funerals. It can be found at the following web address:

http://www.firehero.org/s567/images/...ual--final.pdf

These guidelines cover LODD, as well as active and retired member funerals. Should you have any other questions feel freee to send me an E-mail.

Chaplain Kirkpatrick, BTFD

[Whacker519]

Yes, this will be helpful. Although this is something that requires some delicate words and understanding of the family's needs, I truly want the procedures followed because doing something right may be the best tribute that we can provide.

Thanks.
MCOX
Chairman, SFD Memorial Committee.

[revmike]

I was recently appointed as Chaplain for Summit Fire Department in Flagstaff, AZ.
I am an ordained clergy and this is a new program for Summit. I would welcome any suggestions.
Thanks!

[SunflowerFD21]

Greetings to all ...

Was a "once-upon-a-time" poster to this forum and then got busy and lost touch. There is a host of online materials available, from earlier posts the sites below may be helpful, not sure all the links are active.

www.ci.detroit.mi.us/fire/corps_of_chaplains.htm (http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/fire/corps_of_chaplains.htm)
www.theultimatefirehouse.com/Chaplainscorner.htm (http://www.theultimatefirehouse.com/Chaplainscorner.htm)
http://www.emergency-world.com/chapl...echaplains.htm (http://www.emergency-world.com/chapl...echaplains.htm)
www.ffcfirechaplains.org/firechaplains.htm (http://www.ffcfirechaplains.org/firechaplains.htm)
www.ifoc.org (http://www.ifoc.org)
http://www.iwn.com/pcso/chaplain.htm

Blessings