Funeral Planning Form (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

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Family and friends of the deceased are invited to take an active role in preparing and

participating in the funeral services for their loved one. Here are some possibilities:

OPENING RITES (When the body is present)

During the ritual at the baptismal font you may:

Bless the casket with holy water _________

Place the pall on the casket _________

Carry the urn ___________________________________________________________

SCRIPTURE READINGS and READERS

First reading __________________________ Reader ___________________

Second reading ________________________ Reader ___________________

Gospel reading ________________________

Prayers of Intercession

Reader____________________

PREPARATION OF GIFTS (Minimum of two people)

Gift Bearers __________________

__________________

If you know friends or family who are trained Communion Ministers

they are welcome to help serve communion. We need two cup ministers

at most funerals; large funerals require four cup ministers and one bread minister:

COMMUNION MINISTERS

_________________________

ALTAR SERVERS

The parish can readily provide altar servers unless family or friends wish to serve.

_________________________

SHARING

Sharing by the family and friends is most appropriate at the Vigil service. If one family member

or friend would like to ay a few words at the funeral mass (following communion), that is

acceptable:

_____________________________________________________________

GRAVE SIDE SERVICES

At Holy Cross, Calvary and Sunset Cemeteries we have the option of lowering the casket during

the grave side ritual (other cemeteries may not allow this option).

Lower the casket?________________________

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