“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.” -John 14:2-3
If you have just experienced the loss of a loved one, we offer our sincere condolences. In this time of difficulty, we hope to assist you in prayer and in planning a funeral in collaboration with one of the local funeral homes.
Since most people do not frequently plan funerals, it can be hard to know what to do when a loved one dies. At the time of death:
St. Agnes and Sacred Heart offers forms for families for guidence. Please see these forms below.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Forms:
Funeral Guidelines | Funeral Scripture Readings | Guidelines for Remembrances at Funerals | Funeral Planning Packet
"Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." - Matthew 28:20
While it is not preferred because of the dignity of the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit destined for resurrection, cremation is allowed, provided that the choice of cremation does not indicate a lack of belief in the resurrection of the body and provided that the cremated remains are treated with the same respect due to a human body. The cremated remains must be buried in blessed ground or placed in a mausoleum or columbarium like a body. The scattering or sharing of ashes is not permissible. Also, it is strongly encouraged that the cremation take place after the Mass of Christian burial. Please see reasons for and details about the Catholic teaching on cremation here.
Sacred music is used in keeping with the sacred character of the Mass. Also, music for the Mass is congregational by its nature and thus should be ‘singable’ by the congregation. Secular (recorded or performed) songs are generally not appropriate to the funeral Mass, however meaningful, and could very easily be used at the wake or luncheon.