“In Christ the hope of blessed resurrection has dawned, that those saddened by the certainty of dying might be consoled by the promise of immortality to come. Indeed, for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.” (from the Roman Missal prayers for a funeral)
Losing a loved one is not easy, but the church’s funeral rituals help us to honor the life of the one we love and affirm our faith in the gift of eternal life given to us by Jesus Christ. We want to accompany you through this time of loss as we place our trust in the promise of the resurrection. Below are links to the funeral liturgy form, Scripture readings and petitions for funeral rites, and a list of song suggestions.