Planning the Rite of Christian Burial

First let us express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy at this time of your great loss.  "We pray that their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace."

To assist you in preparing for the funeral, please open and print out a copy of "Planning for the Rite of Christian Burial".  The information and options presented there offer you the opportunity to dicuss the options with other family members prior to finalizing the funeral service.

Guide to Planning the Service: 

        PLANNING THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Scripture Readings:

         OLD TESTAMENT READINGS FOR FUNERALS

          NEW TESTAMENT READINGS FOR FUNERALS

          GOSPEL READINGS FOR FUNERALS

Music Selections:

PLANNING MUSIC FOR THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL