Amish Funerals. Why the empty graves?

In this video I explain amish funerals in detail.

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Welcome to The Amish Potato’s Channel. My name is Cj Miller. I was raised Amish in Shipshewana, IN. I was Amish until I was 16 years old, when I started dressing “English”, drove a car and partied on the weekends. This is called Rumspringa.
I did this until I was in my late twenties. I then briefly joined the amish church, left again, and moved to Idaho where I discovered the truth of who Christ is, married my lovely wife and am now sharing my story on Youtube.
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[onemercilessming]

I grew up in a farming community in the post war years. Up until the late 1960s, the community rallied around the family of the deceased. Food was brought, and the house cleaned. Family, neighbors, friends were there until no longer needed. Then the immediate family continued to help. My father's mother lost her husband just before Pearl Harbor happened. She was watched over and cared for by her daughters and son and the grandchildren. She moved into our home during the 1970s and lived there until she passed away. She lived as a widow almost forty years and never had a care for a roof over her head or food or any other need. We should still be so loving toward our people.

[marthasundquist]

When my dad was passing, our church came and sang him off into heaven. It was very touching as he sang in chior.

[richardsims]

I wish that more communities were as organized and helpful to the bereaved as the Amish community.

[BJ_]

Not Amish. Having being widowed suddenly at 47 services over, yes you are abandoned. I washed a load of laundry 14 times just could not put in dryer. Silly but true, especially counting. What and who got me through one kiss or hug at a time were my dogs.

[lizzieturbeville]

My sister lost her husband 3 months ago very unexpectedly. The area they lived in, really rallied around get and even came and mowed their lawn this summer so she didn't have to. You are so right, yes while its good to surround them right after, they need more then just that week or so. He was ready to go and we are so thankful!

[michaelb]

This is similar to the Appalachian Baptists I grew up with in Southeast Kentucky, there was always the body at home or in a church for a 24 hr wake where the body is not left alone that last night going into the burial service the following day, typically 2 days preceding this of 3 to 4 hr viewings with church service and singings, at the funeral a pass by Farewell by the attenders to the family, I too think these traditional practices are much better than modern funerals, people provide help and food and look out for their neighbors and extended family

[quicksilver]

I agree wholeheartedly that we should not just leave the family in need after losing a loved one. Even after chores, harvesting, or auctions are done, we should be involved with them to get them through the mourning period. They need the support after the funeral too.

[rhill]

I agree. We all need to step up during the hard times of friends and family

[stephanieroberts]

Recently had a young Amish boy pass in a tragic accident. My dads a farmer and works closely with this family (this family in particular taps our trees for maple syrup) so, my dad and I took a cake over to the home.. the one thing that stood out to me was how nobody was shedding a single tear. They were all visiting... the man who greeted my and and I in the driveway one of the first things he asked was if we wanted to see the child. I declined because I didn't want to invade on their personal thing and because I knew I'd bawl like a baby.. but I was shocked.. not bad shocked but just... the acceptance and the understanding was overwhelming.

[darlenebarbour]

Thank you for sharing factual information with us. You have a very nice voice, clear, and a respectful way of presenting important information. May you be richly blessed .

[kamikazekid]

That’s heartwarming that they take care of each other and help the families mourning what a wonderful thing to do

[oceanlover]

I been to one Amish funeral, my first and very likely my last. It was for my aunt. Because there's a large amount of people in the family that don't know PA Dutch, they had two services for her, English inside the house and PA Dutch in a tent at the same time. It was an interesting experience and there's a number similarly between the Amish and Mennonite/Beachy.

[michellemontgomery-jones]

Our family was so separated that when my Momma died, I was the only one with her. Afterwards, my co-workers were there with me. I was sort of glad that people were less attentive as I just wanted and needed to be alone to work through the idea that Momma was gone.

[TheCatman]

Yep... I agree. I was (unfortunately) able to attend a funeral for one of the Amish community members (who I used to drive for) who succumbed to his injuries sustained in a accident that happened. He and his family were hit by a car that "didn't see the buggy", and he was in a comma for 2months, before he passed away. During that period time, I drove the family down to the hospital he was at so that they could spend time to sing to him through an open window(this was Covid period, and they were not allowing anyone inside, and luckily it was a ground level room). It was beautiful to hear them singing, by the way.

When he passed away, I was so overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support for the family from not just the community we were in, but from all over Michigan. The days of the funeral (it was like a 3 day ordeal), the final day, I went to the funeral and I was shocked! There was over 900 people that came from all OVER the USA AND CANADA(Ontario).

Keep in mind. This Amish community was the 2nd northern most (at the time) community in Michigan. It was also small(maybe 20 families).

[jackgetman]

I just found you on YouTube yesterday thank you for sharing things with us. I’ve always been curious about the Amish. I live in Kansas, and we have an Amish community in the next county over there. real nice people it’s nice to kind of know a little about how they do things

[sandin]

Being from Alaska, we found the Amish culture very interesting. Traveling through Pennsylvania we stopped at a farm selling eggs. We talked with the oldest brother for about an hour. Very pleasant and educating visit. Abraham was as curious about Alaska as we were his community.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Christ is all about grace, unmerited favor. A beautiful gift. Looking forward to future videos👍👍

[houndlover]

You have a beautiful dog! I have always wondered. I grew up near a Mennonite community and they did some of the same things you talk about. Also, where I am originally from in Upstate NY, they occasionally dug extra graves in the fall, in anticipation of winter deaths.

[tlembro]

This is wonderful…..I grew up in the south….and we always brought food and helped out the family any way we could. Someone would stay whether family or friends. Ongoing help is always needed both at home and possibly counseling as well.

[bobbidell]

Been awhile since I've watched one of your vids. You said something very important...we could learn so much from our Amish neighbors about real community.