The reception 

A reception follows; this may be at a catering hall or the home of someone involved in the funeral service. At this time, guests will have an opportunity to express their condolences to family members and receive any other assistance they might need. Use our Headstones Melbourne to memorialize your loved ones.

After everyone has said goodbye, the mourners usually leave by vehicles bearing flowers for the interment. Those remaining can clean up and leave soon afterward.

Altar call: Your final destination. 

The term “altar call” is not new, but it is certainly one that has been brought into prominence with modern-day religious practices and televised church services. What exactly is an altar call? An altar call is a type of invitation extended to those in attendance at a church service for them to come forward and make a profession of their faith. 

It can happen during the regular service or be more like an announcement given at the end of the service, inviting all who may have missed it to come forward as well. While some people may shy away from participating in these calls, many do approach the front and make a profession of their faith with prayers and scriptures being read aloud on their behalf.

Are Altar Calls Biblical?

Many believe that altar calls were first introduced by Billy Graham, who has essentially been labeled as the “Father of Modern Evangelism” for his proselytizing mannerisms and preaching style. While many may associate altar calls with Billy Graham, they are actually a part of evangelical Protestantism and have been around for centuries before Billy was born. Alt

What happens after you make your decision? 

So what do you do if you approach the front and decide to get baptized? There are different ways that various church services handle it, but generally speaking, there is a lot of celebration as everyone realizes how they have grown in numbers. There is also a lot of celebration as the community realizes that more and more people have finally seen the light, as it were.

Read on to find out what happens after you decide to get baptized. The first thing that will happen, if you are at a church service where baptism actually takes place with no fakery involved, is that someone may ask you about your religious beliefs or why exactly you want to get baptized. 

In addition, they may ask some questions such as: How long have you been a practicing member? What changed? Why now?   These are important questions for them because they want to make sure that this is not done in haste and something which you actually know entails. 

The end of the ceremony 

The people gathered at this time go up to those they know best among them and exchange hugs, handshakes, or touch each other’s shoulders. The officiant leaves first, then pallbearers (sometimes with an honor guard), mourners leaving in groups led by their ushers, musicians if any have participated in services throughout the day.