Ceremonial Leaders and Funeral Practices: The Role Relationships of Clergy and Funeral Directors in Newfoundland
In the Western Christian tradition, the primary ceremonial leader of a funeral was the local clergy. However, with the rise of the professional funeral industry, funeral directors emerged as a second group of ceremonial leaders. These individuals orchestrate the preparation and disposal of the body,...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:94 2024-09-09T19:53:27+00:00 Ceremonial Leaders and Funeral Practices: The Role Relationships of Clergy and Funeral Directors in Newfoundland Emke, Ivan 1999-06 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/94/ https://research.library.mun.ca/94/1/ceremonial_leaders.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/94/4/ceremonial_leaders.pdf en eng https://research.library.mun.ca/94/1/ceremonial_leaders.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/94/4/ceremonial_leaders.pdf Emke, Ivan <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Emke=3AIvan=3A=3A.html> (1999) Ceremonial Leaders and Funeral Practices: The Role Relationships of Clergy and Funeral Directors in Newfoundland. In: Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association Annual Meeting, June 1999, Sherbrooke/Lennoxville, QC. (Unpublished) HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed 1999 ftmemorialuniv 2024-07-10T03:16:00Z In the Western Christian tradition, the primary ceremonial leader of a funeral was the local clergy. However, with the rise of the professional funeral industry, funeral directors emerged as a second group of ceremonial leaders. These individuals orchestrate the preparation and disposal of the body, and are increasingly involved in providing "aftercare" for families. This paper analyses the conflicts which might occur between these two professions, both of which organize the marking of death in our culture. After a discussion of sociological research on this role conflict, the paper presents data from a 1999 mail survey of clergy in Newfoundland and Labrador. The survey covered the clergy's own reflections on their interactions with funeral professionals. The paper concludes with observations on how changes in one profession's terrain can influence the operation of other, closely aligned, professions. Conference Object Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland |
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In the Western Christian tradition, the primary ceremonial leader of a funeral was the local clergy. However, with the rise of the professional funeral industry, funeral directors emerged as a second group of ceremonial leaders. These individuals orchestrate the preparation and disposal of the body, and are increasingly involved in providing "aftercare" for families. This paper analyses the conflicts which might occur between these two professions, both of which organize the marking of death in our culture. After a discussion of sociological research on this role conflict, the paper presents data from a 1999 mail survey of clergy in Newfoundland and Labrador. The survey covered the clergy's own reflections on their interactions with funeral professionals. The paper concludes with observations on how changes in one profession's terrain can influence the operation of other, closely aligned, professions. |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/94/1/ceremonial_leaders.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/94/4/ceremonial_leaders.pdf Emke, Ivan <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Emke=3AIvan=3A=3A.html> (1999) Ceremonial Leaders and Funeral Practices: The Role Relationships of Clergy and Funeral Directors in Newfoundland. In: Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association Annual Meeting, June 1999, Sherbrooke/Lennoxville, QC. (Unpublished) |
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