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Funeral Planning Guide for Families
If you have found this page through a search or were directed here by a parish staff member, please know that you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time of loss.
We hope the information provided here will answer your immediate questions and offer comfort as you begin planning your loved one's funeral service.After receiving the Biographical Information form, we'll arrange an in-person meeting at the parish office to walk with you through finalizing the plans for your loved one's arrangements, using our parish resources as well as any particular requests you have made in your conversations with the funeral director.Please tap the 'Begin' button below to complete a brief form that will help us gather essential information about your loved one and better understand how we can support you and your family during this journey.If your loved one is currently in hospice or a long-term care facility and near death, please let us know right away. We can provide several helpful resources for your immediate planning needs, including:- A missalette to guide you through prayers
- A sample funeral program to help you envision the service
- A copy of the book "Through Death to Life" offering spiritual comfort
We are here to accompany you with compassion during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to Contact Us with any questions or concerns.Begin
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Funerals give us the opportunity to grieve and show others support during difficult times. Through our prayers and actions during these times we show our respect for life, which is always a gift from God, and comfort to those who mourn.” (USCCB)
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