Saturday, June 30, 2012

How to plan a Catholic Funeral

Not exactly the most cheerful topic I grant you, but we all have to face it at some time! The leaflet prepared by the Archdiocese is intended to remind us of the choices and possibilities when we come to celebrate a Christian’s Funeral in our Catholic Tradition.

It is worth bearing in mind that if you want to ensure that there will be a particular form of Service or a Requiem Mass – or indeed the choice of Scripture Reading and Hymns - sometimes it is good to specify that in your Will; other family members may not always be aware of your last wishes and this is a good way of guiding them through what can be a particularly difficult time (particularly for those who are not necessarily familiar with our Catholic traditions). Again, these leaflets are available at the back of the churches.