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Funeral Arrangements - Frequently Asked Questions

Is a vigil service necessary?  

 

Can Catholics be cremated?

 

Can Catholics donate all or parts of their body to medical science? 

Yes. Donor cards can be obtained from any hospital. Ordinarily a funeral liturgy will be celebrated with the body present before donation of the body to medical science. In the event that the body cannot be present, a Memorial Mass for the deceased may be celebrated with the family.

 

Must the coffin be open during the visitation? 

 

Can Catholics be buried in a non-Catholic cemetery?

 

Who can have a catholic funeral?

 

How much will it cost? 

 

Does the funeral liturgy need to be a Mass with Communion? 

 

Is it better for people to send flowers or donations? 

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