The cremated remains should not be scattered or kept in a home or elsewhere, but should be honored just as the body would be, with formal interment and the prayerful solemnity of the Rite of Committal as soon as possible see Sir ; 1 Cor Other Aspects of a Catholic Funeral 1. Day of the Week and Time. A Catholic Funeral and burial may be celebrated on any day other than Sunday, excluding Holydays of Obligation and the following solemn days of Holy Week i.
Priests are also usually not available on the day of the Chrism Mass, which in the Diocese of Charleston is normally celebrated on the Tuesday of Holy Week. However, a conflict with the local Mass times, especially on Saturday afternoons and evenings and Sunday evenings, should be avoided.
At St. Mary Magdalene, the Funeral is customarily celebrated at a. The day and time for each of the services should be coordinated with the Priest to assure his availability and that of the Church. Thus, the lyrics should be related to readings from Sacred Scripture or the prayers of the Liturgy. The organ is the preferred liturgical instrument. While popular non-religious songs may be played during the Visitation, they are not used at the Funeral Mass, the Funeral Liturgy outside Mass, or the Vigil for the Deceased.
Each Parish usually has a regular organist and cantor who assist at the liturgical celebrations. See also Costs and Fees, below. If desired, flowers may be appropriate at the Funeral Home. At the Church, flowers are a decoration that is governed by the liturgical norms. Coordinating with the Priest during the liturgical seasons of Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time, at the Funeral Mass or Funeral Liturgy outside Mass, flowers used in moderation may be placed near the Altar or doors of the Church.
However, due to the penitential character of the seasons, during Advent, Lent, and Holy Week placing flowers on the Altar of the Church would not be appropriate. If desired, pictures of the deceased may be appropriate in the viewing room at the Funeral Home. At the Church or Chapel, the transcendent images of faith already in place there direct our hearts and minds to the Lord Himself and to the Communion of Saints in Heaven, to whom we are commending our deceased loved one.
Thus, during the Funeral Mass or Catholic Funeral Liturgy outside Mass, any desired picture of the deceased would be placed in the narthex of the Church or Chapel, usually near the guest book. Items on the Casket. At the doors of the Church or Chapel, flowers and flag, if any, are removed from the casket, and the Funeral Mass or Catholic Funeral Liturgy outside Mass begins.
The Pall, a long white cloth which is a reminder of the baptismal garment of the deceased and a sign of their Christian dignity, is placed on the casket. The family may place the Pall on the casket the Priest or Deacon will indicate when to do so , or the Funeral Home staff will be happy to assist with this.
Typically, no other items are placed on the casket. Coordinating with the Priest, it is permissible, however, after the Pall is on the casket and while the casket is stationary to place a Christian symbol on the casket, such as a Bible or a Cross. See also Military Honors, below.
Military Honors. In recognition of service in the armed forces, military honors may be accorded to the deceased at the cemetery. Before the pallbearers carry the casket into the Church or Chapel, national flags and other insignia of associations are removed. It follows that burials are normally not scheduled on these days either, as the burial is held immediately after the funeral Mass. Because the other three days of Holy Week Monday to Wednesday are not mentioned in the rule, there is no problem celebrating a funeral Mass -— followed by a burial —- on those days.
This liturgy consists of readings and prayers, but no Communion. While it is difficult to find a priest to preside at such a ceremony during Holy Week a busy week for priests , a funeral liturgy is an option. In this scenario, the burial may happen following a funeral liturgy held on any day of Holy Week. During this week Catholics are invited to focus intensely on the commemoration of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, in preparation for the joyous celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Though there is no absolute prohibition on burials on any day of this week, it is certainly not the best time to schedule a ceremony to say a final farewell to a loved one. It may be held several days before the funeral and it usually takes place at night. Some Catholic wakes last for days while others go on for just a few hours. There may be a Vigil Service, which is the Catholic religious term for a wake.
The atmosphere at a Catholic funeral is typically somber and respectful, so people should dress accordingly. For the Catholic church, that is interpreted as black, semi-formal clothing. Men should wear a suit and tie or at least a sports coat and tie. Women should wear a black skirt or dress or pantsuit. If black clothing is not available, attendees should aim for wearing the darkest semi-formal clothes they have.
It is no longer required that women wear hats, although some do. Men should absolutely not wear a hat in the church. Sending flowers is always appreciated, but choose an arrangement that is fitting for a somber church atmosphere no stuffed animals or balloons.
A funeral mass is held in a church, so a dark suit for men or dark dress or pantsuit for women is appropriate. Clothing should cover the shoulders and knees Clothing should cover the shoulders and knees and jewelry should be kept simple. Funerals take place anywhere from two days to one week after death, but typically occur within three days or so.
The final stage of a Catholic funeral is the Rite of Committal. It often takes place at the cemetery but may also be part of the funeral service at the It often takes place at the cemetery but may also be part of the funeral service at the church. Either way, this is the final rite, where the priest officially commits the body to the earth and everyone says their final goodbyes.
A Catholic funeral actually consists of three parts, each of which may occur at different times. The first part is the Vigil service, which takes place at The first part is the Vigil service, which takes place at the wake. Next is the Funeral Mass, which is the traditional funeral ceremony.
Finally, there is the Rite of Committal. Reciting the Rosary, or a set of prayers, is a tradition that's performed at the wake. Traditionally, Catholic funerals are not held on Sundays, although there can be exceptions. Sundays are meant to be reserved for regular church services.
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