Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han Moon, founders, Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (Unification Church) have created a new and very positive set of ceremonies for transition to the next life. This guide is offered as an aid to families in planning the Seonghwa ceremony. The time of ascension is emotionally challenging for families and friends, and it is hoped that this manual will lessen the stress and give families reassurance that they are doing everything possible to support the person who is ascending. We hope that this guide will also encourage Blessed members to discuss with family and friends their wishes concerning their Seonghwa in advance, "for we know not the day nor the hour." If we truly understand the substantial reality of the spiritual world and the meaning of the Seonghwa, then we should plan for it joyfully and openly.