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Benevolent and protective order of the elks
began in 1867; 'Jolly Corks"
reorganized in 1868 as a civic organization
Leader: "Exalted Ruler"
Chaplain: "Worthy Chaplain"
Provides services suitable for funerals or graveside services"
B'nai and B'rith International (BBI)
Dates back to 1843
Jewish humanitarian and human rights organization; fights anti-Semitism
offers memorial service prior to regular service
appropriate for Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform branches of the Jewish faith
Order of De Molay (Jr. Branch of Free Masons)
Founded in 1919
Provides leadership skills for boys 12-21
May offer services at home, funeral home, church, or cemetery
order of the Eastern Star (Women's Branch of Free Masons)
Composed of female relatives of Masons who hold a Master Mason degree or higher
Leader "Worthy Matron"
Funeral service held the evening prior service or at the graveside
The National Grange "Order of Patrons of husbandry" P H (Logo)
Formed in 1867
Contact person : Master
Promotes agricultural regions and issues "Protect farmers, ranchers, and foresters"
Has its own "Funeral Service" and "Committal Service"; sprig of evergreen placed on casket
Independent order of Odds Fellows "To improve and elevate the character of man"
First fraternity with mixed sexes as members
originated in England
first US chapter organized 1819
Contact person : Noble Grand (Executive officer)
Purpose: Visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphans
no national guidelines for funerals
monotheistic organization
Knights of Columbus
Roman Catholic Fraternity
Leader: grand Knight
service conducted evening before Funeral, Mass and often immediately before or after the rosary or Christian prayer service
Knights of Pythias
organized in 1864
non-sectarian fraternal organization to promote universal peace
has both funeral and graveside service, at gravesite Chancellor Commander at head of casket; Vice Chancellor and prelate on each side of foot end of casket (form a triangle)
Modern Woodmen of America
Founded in 1883
Fraternal Benefit Society providing insurance for members
Contact person Consul master of ceremonies
ceremony during funeral service and at graveside
Rebekahs
lladies arm of the 'odd fellows"
contact person noble grandadies arm of the 'odd fellows"
royal neighbors of america
organized in 1888 by women and for women
contact person: oracle
developed out of modern woodmen of america
service led by oracle; oracle at head of casket during committal service.
Masonic Funeral Rite
founded in 1717
Clothing provided by family (white lambing apron, sprig of evergreen for lapel)
Service sometimes held separately from the religious or public visitation
Master of the lodge