Content and Rituals of Services and Ceremonies

Chant / Chanting

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Chant / Chanting. The singing of psalms or spiritual songs using a limited range of musical notes.

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Circumcise / Circumcision (Male)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Circumcise / Circumcision (Male). Removal of the foreskin, as a religious rite or medical procedure.

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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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Confess (Admit wrongdoing)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Confess (Admit wrongdoing)

See also: Confess (One’s faith) and Confession / Confessional

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Confess (One’s faith)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Confess (One’s faith). To declare your faith/beliefs.

See also: Confess (Admit wrongdoing) and Confession / Confessional

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