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Do you know any Bible verses that are appropriate for a funeral but do not mention God or Jesus?

Asked by Supacase (14563points) March 1st, 2011

I know it is a weird question.

I went to a funeral this weekend and was uncomfortable with the fact that there will likely be many references made to Jesus or God during my own funeral, whenever that may be. I don’t mind my family having a Christian funeral because I feel the service is more for them than for me and that is what most of them will want. My family will want readings from the Bible and I noticed during this service that they all specifically mentioned God or Jesus.

On the other hand, I do not want to be remembered as a devout Christian since those are not the beliefs I held in life. I am looking for a compromise. I already know I want it held in a funeral home rather than a church. I would like to have some verses selected ahead of time that will satisfy everyone. I don’t mind references to Jesus as a person or regarding his good deeds, but not as a religious entity who died for my sins.

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