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Lord,
for your faithful people
life is changed
not ended
funeral
planning
more
details will be added to this page soon.
As the
Cathedral Parish, many families request the Cathedral or St. Michael
Chapel for their loved one's funeral.
We offer this
Funeral Planning information to assist families in funeral
preparation, for those who have just lost a loved one or for those
who are making funeral preparations for themselves.
The form
below is meant only to help with general preparation; for specific
details, please ask a priest to assist you.
You and your
family are in our thoughts and prayers.
What
are the
Catholic funeral rites?
There
are many opportunities for prayer after death, such as gathering at
the funeral home and viewing the body. The Church offers three
formal services, all or some of which may be used:
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Vigil
for the Deceased:
the
evening before the funeral, a Vigil may be scheduled with
visitation. The
Vigil is held at the funeral home or church.
Devotions, such as the Rosary, and remembrances of the
deceased (eulogy) are encouraged at this time.
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Funeral
Mass:
the
Eucharist is the heart of the Pascal mystery, when we celebrate
the death and resurrection of our Lord, and our participation in
that mystery. The
Mass is offered for the person who has died.
Eulogies are not appropriate at a Funeral Mass.
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Graveside
Service:
the
Rite of Committal is celebrated at the place of burial or
interment.
Who
assists with funeral preparations?
The
funeral rites are planned in coordination with the family of the
deceased, the Parish Staff (including the priest and music
director), and the funeral home director.
With assistance of the funeral home, we help the family with
funeral planning. Cathedral
parishioners also assist, by offering their prayer, and by assisting
during the funeral (as greeters, altar servers, Ministers of Holy
Communion and Lectors).
When
do funeral
preparations begin?
Before
or immediately upon the death of a loved one, families should
contact the Church Office. Advance
preparation for funeral services is recommended; contact the Church
any time to make funeral preparations for yourself or a loved one.
commonly
asked questions
Does
the Church recommend a Funeral Mass?
Yes, a
celebration of the Mass is strongly encouraged for one who has died,
even though the family may not be Catholic. On days when a Funeral
Mass is not permitted, a prayer service is celebrated (for example,
Funeral Masses are not scheduled on Sundays, Holy Days of
Obligation, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday).
Can
I choose the readings, or does the Church choose them?
The
family is encouraged to select readings from Sacred Scripture. Click
here for selection of possible readings.
What
times are available for funerals at the Cathedral?
Normal
times for funerals are 10:00 and 1:30pm.
Can
we use St. Michael Chapel?
Yes,
for funerals at which fewer than 100 people are expected.
What
if my family member wants to donate their body to science – what
do we need to know?
The
Church looks upon donation of organs as a commendable and
meritorious act.
If possible, donation of organs can be made prior to final
committal and commendation, allowing for a Funeral Mass to take
place before donation, or a memorial Mass if the body is not
present.
Does
the Catholic Church allow cremation?
Yes, the Church
permits cremation, provided that it does not demonstrate a denial of
faith in the resurrection of the body [CCC 2301].
However, burial is preferred. Talk with your priest if
considering cremation.
Does
the Church charge for funerals?
The
Church does not charge for funerals.
May
I request that a priest from another parish preside at a funeral at
the Cathedral?
Yes,
visiting priests are welcomed at the Cathedral.
funeral planning steps
click here
for a
Funeral Preparation Form
click
here for selection of possible
readings.
Contact the Cathedral to plan the music (
Justin
Ward, ext.
221-5296, ext.106); the office will help prepare the
funeral program.
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