2007-01-05 16:17:18 · 3 answers · asked by crazyworldwar 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A Catholic funeral is broken into three parts.
The Vigil. The night before the Requiem Mass, a prayer service is celebrated. Eulogies are said at this time. The Irish culture call this a wake. A reception with food may follow.
The Requiem Mass. A full Mass with Scripture read and explained and Eucharist (Holy Communion) received with extra funeral prayers.
The Burial. A short final prayer service at graveside. A reception at someone's home with food may follow.
With love in Christ.
2007-01-07 16:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the deceased will be buried (no cremation) there will be a closed casket or viewing of the body at the funeral home. Mourners will give their condolences to the family there. If the deceased is a Catholic then a rosary will be said.
If Catholic & individual opts for cremation the family usually receives mourners in the church just prior to the Mass. After the mass prayers are said at the burial site.
2007-01-06 00:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the scope on papal burials.
2007-01-06 00:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋