When the Call Comes: A Funeral Guide for Pastors

Pastors often cite funerals as among the most daunting ministries they face, one for which they feel least prepared . . .

"What is the purpose of a funeral and why have one?"
"What is my role as a pastor, walking families through grief?"
"What should I say when I meet with the family for the first time?"
"What do I do in the case of a difficult death: suicide, violence, or infant death?"
"How do I conduct a funeral?"
"What do I do when 'the call' comes?"

"When the Call Comes" is designed to help m...