From: lstead@access1.digex.net (Lew Stead)
Subject: Re: Pagan funerals?
Date: 13 Apr 1994 14:12:32 GMT

Quoting someone:
: >However, in some states you are required to be a legally ordained (i.e.
: >recognized by the state) minister/pastor/priest/etc. in order ot
: >officiate at a funeral. Some people get around this with the wake or

I checked this with our local religious freedom attorney, and he says
he knows of NO state or locality which requires a legally ordained
minister for a funeral.  What the govt. requires is a legally
recognized and licensed funeral director.

Wassail -- Lew
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