Chapter 11: Fraternal Organizations

B’nai B’rith International (BBI) Purpose

Fights antisemitism.

B’nai B’rith International (BBI) Year Founded

1843

B’nai B’rith International (BBI) Role in Funeral

Offer memorial service prior to funeral service

B’nai B’rith International (BBI) Appropriate Religions

Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism

Knights of Columbus

Roman Catholic Fraternity

Knights of Columbus Leader

Grand Knight

When is a Knights of Columbus funeral service conducted?

Evening before Funeral Mass

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Leader

Exalted Ruler

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Chaplain

Worthy Chaplain

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Role in Funeral

provides funeral or graveside services

Who benefits from the Order DeMolay organization?

Boys 12-21

Order DeMolay Role in Funeral Services

May offer services at home, funeral home, church, or cemetery.

When are Order of the Eastern Star services held?

In the evening, prior to service or at gravesite

Order of the Eastern Star Relationship to the Masons

Composed of female relatives of Masons who hold a Master Mason degree or higher

What is placed on the casket of National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry members?

a sprig of evergreen

National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry