2009-09-03T10:44:29-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/burial/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2050:5-14&version=NIV 2009-09-03T10:44:29-05:00 In this passage in Genesis we read of the funeral of Jacob, father to Joseph. Joseph followed all of the customs for a proper burial, including Jacob's request of a resting place.