Catholic Liturgical Rites

THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
The Catholic Church prefers that the body or the cremains of the deceased be present for the funeral rite. The cremated remains, however , are to be treated with the same respect as the body before cremation. The church requires that the cremains should have a reverent disposition, including burial in a grave or entombment in a mausoleum or columbarium.

The Catholic Cremation celebrates the life of the loved one through several liturgical rites. In order to have the body of the loved one present during the mass, “Cremation Following Funeral Liturgy” is the best choice. For those who choose to have the cremated remains of the loved one at the mass, “Cremation Before Funeral Liturgy” is the best selection.

Cremation Before Funeral Liturgy:  $1695

• Transportation of the body
• Preparation of the required documents and authorizations
• “Worry-Free”™ cremation in our on-site crematory
• Alternative container and temporary urn
• Guest register book, prayer cards and thank you notes
• One hour visitation immediately prior to funeral at your church (when available)
• Memorial Crucifix
• Coordination and supervision of Mass of Christian Burial at your church

CREMATION FOLLOWING FUNERAL LITURGY:  $3165

• Transportation of the body
• Preparation of the required documents and authorizations
• Embalming and cosmetic preparation for “open casket” viewing
• One hour visitation immediately prior to funeral at your church (when available)
• Coordination and supervision of Mass of Christian Burial at your church
• Use of Oak rental casket
• “Worry-Free”™ cremation in our on-site crematory
• Alternative container and temporary urn
• Memorial Crucifix
• Guest register book, prayer cards and thank you notes

Urn not included

Still have questions about Catholic cremation?  Please download our Cremation for Catholics Brochure (Adobe Acrobat file)