What Is the True Purpose of a Funeral?

Many in our society still misinterpret what a funeral truly represents, leading to misconceptions about how to approach it. This misunderstanding often stems from a lack of knowledge about the spiritual aspect of death and what truly happens to the person we once knew. By clarifying these concepts, we can transform our perspective on funerals, viewing them not as a farewell to the person we loved, but as a respectful acknowledgment of their transition.

Understanding the True Nature of a Funeral

Most people, when looking at a deceased person lying in a coffin, believe they are seeing the individual they once knew or loved. Nothing could be further from the truth! The coffin holds only the physical body, which has been discarded by the real person—the soul. This physical shell bears little resemblance to the person we loved or knew. It’s akin to the clothes you wear. Just as you take off your clothes before bed, the soul sheds the physical body to move on to the next dimension. To exist in the physical world, we all need a physical body, but when it's time to leave, we no longer need this body and thus, we abandon it. The clothes you remove at night are not you, just as the physical body at death is not you.

Now imagine a friend comes over and starts talking to your clothes, believing they're talking to you. We do the same when we stand over a coffin and speak to the deceased. Do you see how absurd this is? Sometimes, people get incredibly concerned about the technical aspects of a funeral—what the deceased should wear, the material of the coffin, the types of flowers, and so on. Of course, we should treat the abandoned physical body with respect because it allowed the soul to experience life in the physical world. But for the soul, the specifics of the funeral—coffin, flowers, etc.—are irrelevant. Would you worry about clothes you’ve discarded? Would you throw an elaborate ceremony for them?

The physical body belongs to the Earth, and we should return it to the Earth with respect. But always remember, you’re dealing only with the physical body, not the person you loved. They are no longer there. They have moved on to the Light or, if not, they wander among the living. In either case, they are no longer confined by the physical body, so you can contact them from anywhere on Earth.

Caution in Contacting the Deceased

Here, I must add a word of caution. Some believe that after death, a person gains superpowers and start asking the deceased for help with various problems. A person doesn’t change after death. They remain exactly the same with the same strengths and weaknesses. If they couldn’t do something in life, they won’t be able to do it after death either. Returning to the clothes analogy—do you gain any superpowers after taking off your clothes? No, you are exactly the same because the clothes are not you. When we try to contact the deceased, we risk possession by them (if they haven’t moved on to the Light and are wandering among the living) or by other wandering spirits nearby. More on this topic can be found in the book "Possessed by Ghosts."

Many people come to us asking for help in guiding a spirit away because, after the death of a loved one, they tried to contact them, sought advice, or worse, didn’t accept their death and didn’t allow them to leave. The consequences of such behavior are described on the page about symptoms of possession.

The Living and Funerals

Let’s return to the topic of the funeral. We must understand that a funeral is truly for the living, as the soul that has left the body doesn’t care about the funeral. The soul knows it still exists and feels better than before because it’s no longer trapped in the heavy, physical suit it had to carry during life on Earth. In some cases, a funeral can be terrifying for the soul if it fears the afterlife and desperately wants to cling to physical life. In any case, funerals serve the living, not the deceased.

Similarly, with mourning. When we grieve the death of a loved one, we are NOT mourning the deceased but ourselves. Next time, observe the thoughts that come to your mind. You will quickly notice that your grief concerns, for example, fears about how you will cope without the loved one, fears of your own death, illness, or old age, etc. The greater the grief, the greater the fear for ourselves, and consequently, the greater the misunderstanding of what life and God are.

About the Author:

Marianna oversees the daily operations of The Dr. Wanda Pratnicka Center, skillfully advising staff members on guiding clients through the spirit removal process. Her efforts extend beyond management; she is dedicated to raising awareness about the phenomenon of spirit possession, utilizing various platforms including events, books, and digital media. In her leisure time, Marianna delights in gardening, immerses herself in reading, and explores new natural wonders.

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