Everything you need to know about planning a Catholic funeral — readings, hymns, the three rites, and how to honor your loved one within Church tradition.
What the Church actually allows, the difference between a eulogy and Words of Remembrance, and how to honor your loved one within the rules.
8 min readA step-by-step guide to planning the Funeral Mass — from meeting with your priest to selecting readings, hymns, and gift bearers.
10 min readAll 55 approved readings for a Catholic funeral, organized by type, with summaries to help you choose the right ones.
12 min readThe most beloved hymns for each moment of the Mass — entrance, offertory, communion, and recessional — with guidance on what's permitted.
9 min readAttending a Catholic funeral for the first time? Here's what happens, when to stand and sit, and how to be respectful even if you're not Catholic.
7 min readUnderstanding the vigil (wake), the Funeral Mass, and the Rite of Committal — what happens at each, and how they work together.
9 min readWe'll craft your Words of Remembrance, homily notes, obituary, and all three service programs — faithful to Church teaching, ready in minutes.
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