What Is a Masonic Funeral Service?

A Masonic funeral service is a traditional ceremony performed by Masons to honor a deceased member. It may be held at a funeral home, cemetery, church, lodge, or another appropriate location.

The service is intended to provide comfort to the family while giving the Mason's brothers an opportunity to pay their final respects.

The ceremony reflects the values and teachings of Freemasonry and reminds those present of the importance of living a meaningful and honorable life.

Who Can Request a Masonic Service?

If a loved one was a Mason, the family can ask the lodge about a Masonic funeral or memorial service.

The family should contact the Mason's lodge as soon as practical. The lodge can explain what services may be available and help coordinate with the funeral home or family.

If you are unsure which lodge the deceased belonged to, Meridian Sun Lodge may be able to help determine where to direct your inquiry.

Working With the Family

A Masonic service is intended to complement the family's funeral or memorial arrangements. The lodge will work with the family and funeral home to determine an appropriate time and location.

Families should not hesitate to ask questions. Masons understand that funeral arrangements can be difficult, and the lodge's goal is to provide support and honor the deceased brother respectfully.

Remembering a Brother

A Masonic funeral is one part of the fraternity's long tradition of remembering those who came before us.

The friendships, charitable work, and service of a Mason do not end with his passing. His influence remains in his family, his community, his lodge, and the brothers whose lives he touched.