Catholic Funerary Services

July 4, 2022

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There are many different types of services a loved one may choose to have. If your loved one was someone religious, who followed the Catholic faith, it can be a good idea to know how you can honor them correctly. If you have never been to a Catholic service before, there are some things you want to keep in mind. Here are the tips that directors of funeral homes in Biloxi, MS want you to know.

You want to remember there are generally three parts to the Catholic service. It begins with the viewing or wake. Here, people will gather together to speak of their loved one and to say the rosary. The casket is usually present, but it does not have to be open. The next thing is the funeral mass. The funeral mass is the option that most Catholics opt for, and it includes having the casket present. The casket will be blessed by the priest and it will be taken from there to the place of burial, where there will be a graveside service.

It is always thoughtful to bring a sympathy gift to the service. This can let you let the family know that you are thinking about them and that you are keeping them in mind as they grieve. The most common type of sympathy gift is a card. It can be exactly the right kind of token that lets people know that you worry about them and that you have them in your thoughts. You also may want to consider sending flowers. If you want to do this, remember to do so through a florist and be sure to also send a card with a personalized message.

These are some of the things that you want to remember when getting ready to attend the service of someone who wanted to have a Catholic service. It is important to know that this kind of service will be different and that it will be formal. If you want to be certain you can know what to expect, you want to ask people who have attended these kinds of services before. You can also reach out to a Biloxi, MS funeral home like us. We are here to answer all of the questions you may have about this and much more so do not hesitate to contact us. Call us right now or visit us today to speak with one of our experts about this and more.

 

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