"In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and resurrection, has broken the chains of sin and death that bound humanity;" Order of Christian Funerals ©1989

When we suffer the passing of a loved one or face the certainty of our own death, the Church's funeral rites provide a place where we can grieve, remember, face our fear, give thanks, celebrate, and above all connect our personal human experience to that of the believing community and to the story of Jesus.

The Catholic liturgy provides courage and comfort for those mourning the death of a loved one. Participating in the planning of the Mass may be a source of consolation and strength for the family. You have the possibility – in fact you are encouraged – to help plan the Funeral Mass. There are many resources below that you can click on which will guide you in