Greek Orthodox Funerals

According to the Greek Orthodox belief, death is what separates the soul from the body. It is the beginning of a taste of life after death, a state which is known as partial judgment. Because of the significance of this situation, it is important that Greek Orthodox funerals be conducted with the utmost respect.

Byles-MacDougall Funeral Homes assists in the planning of a meaningful service that takes into consideration the beliefs and preferences of the deceased and the family. The Greek Orthodox funeral ceremony often lasts between 30 minutes to an hour. It is composed mainly of prayers and readings from the Scriptures.

One of the most important elements that our caring staff offers involves aiding in the commencement of the Trisagion Service, which is held before the actual funeral. Traditionally, Greek Orthodox funerals make use of an open casket during the ceremony in order for mourners to kiss an icon or cross placed on the chest of the deceased. In consideration of this tradition, Byles-MacDougall has a large selection of caskets to choose from.

Byles-MacDougall is trained and equipped to aid in the planning of a meaningful and memorable Greek Orthodox funeral. It is our aim to offer you the options you need in order to find comfort. For more information on Greek Orthodox funerals, please do not hesitate to contact us at 860-442-0343 or 888-736-7036. You may also email us at info@bylesmacdougallfuneralhome.com