Life Events

British Sign Language (BSL) signs relating to life event services and ceremonies; such as Christenings/Baptisms/Dedications, Confirmations, Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings/Marriage, and Funerals

Chapel of Rest

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Chapel of Rest. A room or building in which family and friends can view and pay their last respects to a deceased person in the period between the death and the funeral service.

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Coffin

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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Commend / Commendation (Funerals)

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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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Committal Service (Funerals)

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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Confirmation (Ceremony)

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Confirmation. A ceremony which demonstrates total commitment to living as a Christian.

See also: Catechumen and Catechism

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Conversion (Change)

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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Conversion (Change). When something is changed from one form to another (for example in chemistry) as shown in Version 1. When a person’s religion/beliefs change as shown in Version 2.

Bible references include: Acts 9:1, Acts 16:11

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