[DoughtyOne]

I’m glad you brought the post to our attention. I tried to be somewhat middle of the road, but it could be deemed to be somewhat harsh depending on your viewpoint.

I see some points on both sides. I do however have to come down on the side of the church in this instance.

[texas booster]

Actually, most of the FReepers on this thread have been kind. Some, having read only the excerpt, came to the conclusion that the deceased’s family were pushing the agenda.

If all one knew was the excerpt and the article from WCBS-TV, the you would conclude that the church was coerced into volunteering for the funeral and then brutalized by the press.

When Cecils Partner posted it shed light on the process that would not appear in any paper.

I will not be surprised if this is not the end of the story.