Amish

Question 1

Amish classification

Answer 1

• non-liturgical radical reformation
• Anabaptist; Swiss brotheren
• Broke away from the Mennonites
• Jacob Amman is their founder
• no officiant title

Question 2

Clergy notification
Removal requirements

Answer 2

Not required; based on local tradition
No removal requirements

Question 3

Preparation of remains
Dressing and Casketing
Amish

Answer 3

• Will wear white gowns capes and trousers
• Preferred to be buried in a coffin

Question 4

Amish funeral service

Answer 4

• Can have a visitation
• no religious paraphernalia
• Flowers permitted
• Can be at a church home or funeral home
• no processional or recessional
• Religious music
• Traditional committal service