[DCRM-L] Funeral Sermons Genre Heading

[Laurence S. Creider]

Looking at the LC online catalog, the SH Funeral Sermons seems to be
applied to sermons or eulogies given on occasions other than the actual
funeral.   One should also be able to use the subdivision Sermons under
the name of a person.  Of course, Eulogies is also a valid SH, and the
dividing line is not always all that clear since some religious groups
permit eulogies during funeral services.

Larry
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On Wed, June 6, 2012 8:38 am, Will Evans wrote:
> Apologies for jumping the gun. I know many of you are involved in writing
> scope notes for genre headings, but my colleagues and I have been debating
> the use of the term “funeral sermons,” which I believe has yet to come
> under review.
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> Our debate stems from a number of sermons (so identified in the title) on
> the death of Daniel Webster. These sermons were not delivered at Webster’s
> actual funeral. Would “funeral sermons” still be an appropriate term for
> these items?
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> Any thoughts would be welcome.
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Best,
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> Will
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