What is the order of a Catholic funeral Mass for a nun?

Question

And how is it different from a regular Catholic funeral Mass? (My great-aunt, a Franciscan nun, passed away last night, hence this question.)

Answer 1

Just about the same any for any Catholic.

A Catholic funeral is broken into three parts.

The Vigil. This used to be called the Rosary. The night before the Requiem Mass, a prayer service is celebrated. Eulogies and/or the rosary may also be 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.

Answer 2

Considering the fact that Pope John Paul II's Mass was the same one any Catholic would receive, your great-aunt should receive the same.

The Franciscans may have a few of their own traditions, but the Mass should be a standard Catholic funeral Mass.

Answer 3

I dont think it is much different other than a ton of priests might con-celebrate the Mass. It will certainly be a huge affair. Many more religious and clergy than what is seen normally and probably a bigger choir and such but, basically the same Mass. The Liturgy doesn't change that much.