Preparing a Funeral
Preparing a funeral for a deceased loved one is an emotional experience for families and the desirability of celebrating a Funeral in the Parish Church of the deceased’s own community should not be underestimated. Your Priest will guide you through the process of preparing the liturgy, however the following will be of assistance when the funeral is to be celebrated at the Cathedral:
A Cathedral priest will be available to celebrate the funeral, if required. |
Funeral MassGathering Hymn:
RECEPTION OF THE BODY The body is now received into the Church. In remembrance of his Baptism the coffin is sprinkled with Holy Water and clothed with a white pall. {Placing of other Christian symbols would also take place at this time, eg, Rosary Beads, etc} Welcome Priest Eulogy {If there is an Eulogy it would take place here} Opening Prayer Priest LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading (Old Testament Reading) Family member or friend Responsorial Psalm Sung if there is a choir/soloist or read by Family member or friend Second Reading (New Testament Reading) Family member or friend Gospel Acclamation Sung if there is a choir/soloist or read by Family member or friend Gospel Priest Homily Priest Prayer of Intercession Family member or friend LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts {A hymn could be sung or soft music played} COMMUNION Communion Hymn Reflection Hymn Prayer after Communion Priest RITE OF COMMENDATION AND FAREWELL Invitation to Prayer Priest Prayer of Commendation Priest Final Commendation Song of Farewell may be sung or said Recessional Hymn |
Funeral PrayerGathering Hymn:
RECEPTION OF THE BODY The body is now received into the Church. In remembrance of his Baptism the coffin is sprinkled with Holy Water and clothed with a white pall. {Placing of other Christian symbols would also take place at this time, eg, Rosary Beads, etc} Welcome Priest Eulogy {If there is an Eulogy it would take place here} Opening Prayer Priest LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading (Old Testament Reading) Family member or friend Responsorial Psalm Sung if there is a choir/soloist or read by Family member or friend Gospel Acclamation Sung if there is a choir/soloist or read by Family member or friend Gospel Priest Homily Priest Prayer of Intercession Family member or friend RITE OF COMMENDATION AND FAREWELL Invitation to Prayer Priest Prayer of Commendation Priest Final Commendation Song of Farewell may be sung or said Recessional Hymn |