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Funeral Planning Guide for Families
If you found this page through a search or were directed here by a parish staff member, please know that you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. We hope this information answers your immediate questions and offers comfort as you plan your loved one's funeral service.After receiving the Biographical Information form, we will arrange an in-person meeting at the parish office to finalize your loved one's arrangements, using our parish resources and any requests you have made to the funeral director. If your loved one has already died, please complete the Biographical Information form as soon as possible.Select the "Planning Guide for Parishioner" or "Planning Guide for Non-Parishioner" button that best relates to your situation, or click to learn more about local customs or view Scripture reading selections for the service.If your loved one is currently in hospice or a long-term care facility and near death, please let us know right away. We can provide several helpful resources for immediate planning needs, including:- A missalette to guide you through prayers
- A sample funeral program to help you envision the service
- A copy of the book "Through Death to Life" offering spiritual comfort
We are here to accompany you with compassion during this difficult time. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. -
Funerals give us the opportunity to grieve and show others support during difficult times. Through our prayers and actions during these times we show our respect for life, which is always a gift from God, and comfort to those who mourn.” (USCCB)
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