Prayer for the Faithful Departed

Funerals

The Funeral Mass is the greatest prayer we can offer for someone who has died. We are here to walk with your family and pray for your loved one.

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.John 11:25
Our deepest sympathy

Has a loved one died?

Normally, the funeral home is your first contact. They will work with the parish to arrange the funeral details. You are always welcome to contact the parish directly.

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The Catholic funeral

What to expect

A Catholic funeral commends the soul of the departed to God and comforts those who mourn with the hope of the Resurrection.

The usual steps

From visitation to burial

  1. 1Visitation at the funeral home.
  2. 2Transfer of the casket to the church.
  3. 3Funeral Mass, offered for the soul of your loved one.
  4. 4Burial at the cemetery.
Two forms

The Funeral Mass

At St. Ann’s, the Funeral Mass may be offered in either form of the Roman Rite:

  1. ✦Mass in English
  2. ✦Traditional Latin Mass (1962 Missal)

Speak with the priest about which is right for your family.

Laid to rest in hope

Christian burial

Catholics always bury or entomb the complete remains of a loved one who has died. We do this in the hope that, as they are laid in the tomb like Christ, they will rise again like Christ on the third day.

In lieu of flowers

In Memoriam donations

St. Ann’s has In Memoriam cards so that friends and family may give a charitable donation to our parish in memory of the deceased.

How it works

Giving in memory

  1. 1Let the funeral director know and contact the parish office. Cards can be made available at the funeral home during visitation.
  2. 2A card of condolence is left with the family.
  3. 3The donation is mailed to the parish, and a full income tax receipt is issued to the donor.
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Good to know

Common questions

Is cremation accepted?

Full burial of the body is preferred, as it more closely resembles the burial of Jesus. Nevertheless, the Church accepts cremation, as long as it is not chosen in denial of the resurrection. The ashes should be kept together and laid to rest; it is not appropriate to scatter them or use them in jewellery.

Can I choose the Latin Mass?

Yes. The Funeral Mass can be offered in English or in the Traditional Latin form.

Praying for the dead

The Church prays for the souls of the faithful departed. Contact the office about having a Mass offered for your loved one.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord

We’re here for you

Please reach out to the parish office. We will pray with you and help in any way we can.

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