On Saturday, the family of Al Grier will hold a funeral service at the Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Mr. Grier, who was the president of the Memphis chapter of the NAACP, passed away last week at the age of 83. The grier funeral service will begin at 11am and will be open to the public. Mr. Grier will be buried at the Elmwood Cemetery.
Introduction
The Grier family would like to invite you to the grier funeral service of our beloved mother, Flo Grier. The service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Smyrna on Saturday, September 12 at 2pm.
Grier Funeral Service Details
The Grier Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 12th at 1:00pm at the Grier Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in the Grier Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Grier Funeral Home in care of the funeral arrangements.
Who Was Grier?
Grier was an African American funeral director in the early twentieth century. He was born in Virginia and studied at the Hampton Institute. After working as a teacher and a barber, he eventually opened his own funeral home in Washington, D.C.
Grier was one of the first African American funeral directors to gain national recognition. He was known for his dignified and professional funeral services, which were a contrast to the often substandard services available to African Americans at the time.
Grier’s funeral home became a gathering place for the African American community in Washington, D.C. His funeral services were often featured in the local newspapers.
Grier was also active in the civil rights movement. He was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National Urban League.
Grier retired in the early 1950s and died in 1957. His funeral home was taken over by his son, Robert Grier.
What Happened at the Funeral?
When someone we love dies, it is natural to want to give them the best possible send-off. This often takes the form of a funeral service, which can be a very meaningful and healing experience for those left behind.
However, funerals can also be very expensive, and sometimes the cost can be prohibitive. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t despair – there are ways to have a beautiful and touching funeral without breaking the bank.
One way to save money is to hold the service at a less expensive venue, such as a park or a community center. You can also forgo some of the more traditional aspects of a funeral, such as a casket and a hearse. Instead, opt for a more simple and natural burial, such as cremation or a green burial.
Whatever you do, make sure that the funeral service reflects the personality and life of the person you are honoring. This is what will truly make it meaningful for those who loved them.
Who Was in Attendance?
The funeral service for George H.W. Bush was held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service began at 11 a.m. EST and was expected to last about two hours.
Here is a list of who was in attendance, according to the New York Times:
All living former vice presidents
All living former speakers of the House
Members of the Supreme Court
The Cabinet
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The diplomatic corps
The Bush family
The service was officiated by the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Other speakers at the service included former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, who spoke about Bush’s international accomplishments; former senator Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming, a close friend of the Bush family; and biographer Jon Meacham, who spoke about Bush’s character.
The service concluded with a benediction by the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington.
What was the Reaction?
The death of George Floyd has resulted in an outpouring of support for the Black Lives Matter movement. In the wake of his death, many celebrities and public figures have spoken out in support of the cause.
One of the most vocal supporters has been NBA star LeBron James. James has been using his platform to call for justice for Floyd and other victims of police brutality. He has also been critical of the Trump administration, calling them out for their silence on the issue.
James isn’t the only one speaking out. Many other celebrities, including Beyonce, Rihanna, and Drake, have also voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The reaction to Floyd’s death has been largely positive, with many people calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. However, there have also been some negative reactions, with some people downplaying the importance of the issue.
Overall, the reaction to Floyd’s death has been a wake-up call for many people, and has sparked a much-needed conversation about race and injustice in America.
Conclusion
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joyce Grier. Joyce passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020, at the age of 92.
