St. Thérèse Funeral Arrangements FAQ's

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?

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?

When a Catholic dies and the remaining members of the family belong to another denomination, the Catholic funeral liturgy may be celebrated without Mass and Communion. This form of the funeral liturgy may be most fitting in circumstances where very few of the relatives and friends of the deceased are active in the Catholic community.

Is it better for people to send flowers or donations?