Life and Death

• Purgatory 


  Catholics also believe in Purgatory - a “waiting room” where souls go until they are ready for Heaven.
• Heaven and Hell 


  Some believe they are real, physical places where humans will spend eternity whilst others believe the ideas are symbolic and remind us there are consequences to our actions.
• Heaven and Hell


  Heaven is understood as a state of paradise with God. whilst Hell is a place of constant torment, cut off from God and all that is good.
• Muslim beliefs in the afterlife

  They will be kept in a state of barzakh (waiting). Allah will then judge the individual on how they lived their life and on Judgement day their body will be resurrected. Two angels will open the book that contains the record of what that person has done in their lifetime. If their name is recorded on the right side of the book they will be sent to Jannah (heaven). If their name is recorded on the left side of the book they will be sent to Jahannam (Hell)
• Jahannam 


  There are 7 gates into Jahannam, each for a different level of sin. They will be given garments of fire to wear. There will be rivers of blood.
• Jahannam 


  People will be chained down and will have boiling water poured over them and when their skin is burned that they cannot feel pain, new skin will grow. They will be made to drink pus, urine and blood.
• Jannah 


  Jannah is a blissful garden. There will be a golden throne for everyone.   There will be fruit trees of every kind. There will be fountains of wine that delight but do not intoxicate.
• Humanist View on Afterlife

  Nothing happens after death - we only live once. There is no soul, immortal consciousness, no judgement, paradise or hell. They believe you should make the most of your one life - it is the only one you get! Humanists do not accept any spiritual dimension to life. However they believe you should look after others and show compassion - this is the right way to behave and shows respect for human life
• Heaven and Hell


  Heaven is pure beauty and kindness. To be in heaven you are in God's presence In hell you are in constant torment cut off from all things good and loving
• Church Funerals 


  The Christian funeral service usually takes place in a church, and is led by a priest, vicar or minister.
• Candle 


  A candle is often lit during the Christian funeral ceremony. This is done to symbolise Jesus as the light of the world, and that because of Jesus, humans have been saved from sin and can enter Heaven.
• Biblical Readings and hymns 


  Passages are read from the Bible during the Christian funeral service and hymns are sung. The purpose of these passages and hymns are often to provide support for the family of the deceased.
• Burial 


  A traditional choice for Christians is to be buried.  This is because Christians believed that the body needed to be intact for the physical resurrection of the body. Some Christians choose to be cremated, as it is believed by many that it is only the soul that goes on to the afterlife. The vicar, priest or minister will often say the words "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust". This is to symbolise that humanity was made from the ground and will return to the ground.
• Last Rites 


  This is when a priest will come to the dying person and say some prayers with them. People will have a chance to have their sins forgiven by God shortly before their death so that they can die in peace knowing that they have a better chance of going to Heaven.
• Muslim Graves 


  When Muslims are buried in public cemeteries in Wales, a distinct and separate part of a public cemetery is used for Muslim burials. Inscriptions are often written in Arabic and English.
• Muslim Coffins 


  Traditionally, Muslims prefer not to use a coffin. However, in Wales, the law states that coffins must always be used for burials.
• Role of local mosque

  Many mosques have a special room which is used as a mortuary. A body is prepared for burial by the family, and the ritual washing of the body is known as ghusl.
• Muslim Burial 


  It is tradition that a Muslim burial takes place within 24 hours of death, with the body having been washed and shrouded in cloth. However, if this is not possible, up to three days is permitted. It is tradition that an imam will lead the prayers at the graveside.
• Humanist Funeral 


  Tailored to what the individual believes in. Meaningful non-religious ceremony. Gives the best goodbye. Have music and readings. Inclusive ceremony. Share this about the individual and it's very personal- what the person would have wanted.