Funeral Planning

"In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, 
by his death and resurrection, has broken the chains of sin and death that bound humanity." 
--Order of Christian Funerals ©1989 

Cremation

The following is an instruction regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation by the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

The following is an article written by the Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D., the Archbishop of Hartford.

Funeral Liturgy Planning Sheet

This Planning Sheet is meant to help you and/or your loved ones prepare for the Funeral Mass of your beloved.  Once the Funeral Home has contacted the parish office to schedule the Mass, you may submit the following planning sheet.

Funeral Reading Selections

The following is a list of approved texts from Sacred Scripture found in the Lectionary to be used for the Funeral Mass of your beloved.  Please indicate the Scriptural reference found in bold on the Funeral Liturgy Planning Sheet.

Funeral Hymn Selections

The following is a list of approved liturgical hymns that can be used in the Funeral Mass of your beloved. Special requests will be considered and approval granted based on its suitability, as well as availability.