Ch. 11 - Fraternal Organizations

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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"

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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Rebekahs

lladies arm of the 'odd fellows"

contact person noble grandadies arm of the 'odd fellows"

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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.

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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