British Sign Language (BSL) signs relating to life event services and ceremonies; such as Christenings/Baptisms/Dedications, Confirmations, Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings/Marriage, and Funerals
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Baptism / Baptize / Baptise / Baptised. The Roman Catholic sign for the ceremony of marking someone with water on the head, to show they have made a full commitment to Jesus Christ.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Catechumen. Someone who is being prepared for confirmation, generally by means of classes.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Coffin. The kite-shaped box (tapered at the head and foot, wide at the shoulders, and often have six sides) in which the deceased person’s body is conveyed to a funeral service and in which it is buried or cremated.
Coffins are often made of MDF or chipboard and laminated with a veneers in an oak, mahogany, or elm style. However, coffins can also be made of cardboard, bamboo, willow, or banana leaf.
A rectangular box for the same purpose is known as a casket (usually with a lid which can be half open during the funeral service or wake).
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Commend / Commendation (Funerals). Part of the funeral service, at which the deceased person is committed to God’s safekeeping.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Committal Service (Funerals). The closing act of a funeral service, at which the deceased person’s separation from life on earth is acknowledged.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Cremation. The disposal of mortal remains by means of burning.
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