Funeral

What is Catholic Funeral?

Praying for the Living and the dead.

“At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun inthe waters of Baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end, nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the Sacrament of the Eucharist.”

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The Procedures

In the event of death of a parishioner, a family member or a close friend of the deceased should inform the Parish Office at the earliest opportunity.

The family member or close friend must then come to the Parish Office to register the details of the deceased and make the necessary arrangements for the funeral.

It is also recommended that the BEC Coordinator be contacted as soon as possible regarding the bereavement in order for the BEC families to be rallied to render help and pray for the deceased.

Wake Prayer

The Prayer Group and BEC will gather at the home of the deceased or the funeral parlour to say the Seven-day Prayers for the soul of the departed.

Prayer books may be borrowed from the Parish Office if the BEC Coordinator does not have a set of such books. Kindly ensure prayer books are returned after use.

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Funeral Service/Mass

The BEC Coordinator or members may assist in preparing the Liturgy of the funeral Mass. Please note that no funeral Masses will be celebrated on Sundays. If the burial is to be carried out on a Sunday, a Prayer Service by the Priest may be performed in the place where the body of the departed is lying in waiting for burial.

A Communion Minister and / or a BEC Coordinator or member may be called upon to conduct the service at the cemetery / crematorium, in the event a priest is not able to preside. The BEC Coordinator or members may also be called upon to prepare prayers to be said at the cemetery / crematorium.

A Catholic priest from another parish may be invited to celebrate the funeral Mass in the Church of St. Ignatius, with the approval and permission of the Parish Priest.

Church of the Holy Name of Mary is a Roman Catholic Church situated at Permatang Tinggi. Our mission is to share the Good News of the Kingdom of God to everyone. 

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