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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 10 MIN

Masonic Funeral Service: The Complete Ancient Ritual – A Solemn Audio Experience of Brotherhood, Immortality & the Celestial Lodge

from King Solomon's Passport · host Grand Master Hiram Abiff

From time immemorial, Free and Accepted Masons have gathered at the request of a Brother or his family to perform these last sacred rites over mortal remains. This professional narration presents the full Masonic Funeral Service exactly as prescribed — word-for-word, with every response, Scripture, prayer, and symbolic act preserved for the modern listener.You will hear the Worshipful Master open with the ancient custom of tribute… the Brother Chaplain lead the timeless reading from Ecclesiastes (“Remember now thy Creator…”), followed by the powerful prayer of thanksgiving for the Great Lights, the call of immortality, and the assurance that “the grave is a thoroughfare leading into Thine eternal presence.”Experience the solemn depositing of the lambskin — emblem of innocence, more honorable than any earthly order — and the evergreen sprig, symbol of faith that our immortal part shall never die. Feel the weight and the hope as the Brethren declare “So mote it be,” and the body is committed “earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust” with unfaltering trust in the Supreme Architect.This is not mere ceremony. It is living Masonic philosophy: proof that death is only transition, that our paths lead through the grave, and that the noblest aspirations of the soul find fulfillment in the celestial Lodge above. Whether you are a Master Mason preparing to conduct a service, a family member seeking authentic comfort, or a seeker drawn to the Craft’s deepest teachings on faith, mortality, and eternal life — this recording will move you to reflection and renewed resolve.Yet this single rite is only one jewel in the treasury of Masonic wisdom.Ready for the complete journey?King Solomon’s Passport is the premier Masonic education platform built for the 21st-century Brother. Gain instant access to:Hundreds of curated texts on ritual, history, philosophy & symbolismProfessional audio guides (including full degree work and lectures)Degree-gated content that lets you study and advance at your own paceMonthly or annual plans — cancel anytimeStart learning today and walk the same path our departed Brother walked — from the quarries of earthly labor to the eternal Temple not made with hands.👉 Visit https://kingsolomonspassport.com nowYour passport to deeper Masonic knowledge awaits.“So mote it be.”

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