Funeral Guidelines
The Church uses a variety of rites to mark the death of one of her children. The rituals called the Order of Christian Funerals are used to provide a wake service and funeral Mass.
“The death of one of our sisters and brothers is a significant event for us as Church. It is a time when we, who loved the deceased person, mourn for our loss. It also is a time when we as the Church celebrate God’s gift of life and mark, with special rites and gatherings, the return of that life to our loving God. This is an overview of the Order of Christian Funerals. It includes the journey of grief, a general overview, music, cremation and more.”
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