| NTRODUCTION The Principle way of dealing with death, or as Unificationists say, ascension, is one part of a larger philosophy of life in which true reality is recognized as having two dimensions: physical and spiritual. God created men and women as the microcosm of the physical world and the spiritual world. Our members believe that, even after death, the body, which once held a holy human life, retains its sanctity. In Unification tradition, the greatest consideration and respect is accorded the ascended. Funerary customs are traditionally supervised in Unification communities by a Seung Hwa Committee, composed of volunteers to aid the bereaved and to ensure that appropriate practices are followed. When a member of a community dies, it is the community's responsibility to lovingly assist the deceased's family in this final act of respect. The Seung Hwa Committee is prepared to assist families in making arrangements with a funeral home and to advise them concerning traditional practices and requirements. [ Top | Introduction | Organ Donations | The Meaning of Seung Hwa | Three Phases | Preparation of the body and casket | 1. Ghi Hwan Ceremony | 2. Seung Hwa Ceremony | 3. Won Jeon Ceremony | After the Seung Hwa Ceremony | Support Committee | Casket | Pre-Planning | Checklist ] Website: http://www.nationalwonjeon.com/ |