Assumption and Cremation Homily

One day those who live and die in the Lord as Mary did will spend eternity body and soul in heaven, alongside her, alongside her son, with all the angels and saints who have gone before us.

Funeral: Children of God

As children of God, we have a glorious future because God in his goodness and generosity wants to share his love and life with us.

Funeral: In the Hands of God

What better place could we go after death than into the hands of God? What a beautiful way to describe God’s care for us.

Funeral: Praying for the Dead

When we lay a wreath in someone’s honor, the flowers will wither but the prayers we offer for someone will never wither.

Considering Cremation

A must-read for those “considering cremation” purely based on cost and/or a lack of understanding of Catholic guidelines.

Three Sacred Moments

(5:11) – This video is a clear description of the three-part journey of Christian burial. It explains the importance of the Vigil, the Funeral Mass, and the Rite of Committal.… Read More

Why a Catholic Funeral Part One

(2:18) – With testimonies from priests and family members, this short video shows the importance of a Catholic funeral not only for the deceased but also for those left behind.… Read More

Why a Catholic Funeral Part Two

(1:38) – This is a short video that uses the testimony of loved ones to focus on the beauty and the healing powers of a funeral. It shows that the… Read More

Understanding Death Series – Pondering Death

(3:51) – How do humans, and specifically Catholics, think about death? What lies behind a fear of death? Should you bring children to funerals? Interviews with priests, monks, and laity… Read More

Understanding Death Series – Do You Fear Death

(3:34) – Witnesses speak of perhaps being afraid of dying but not afraid of being dead. Jesus’ dying helps us to overcome the fear of death. We hear of the… Read More

Understanding Death Series – Own Mortality

(5:12) – This video focuses on our own mortality – we will all die. We hear from people who came near death and how they came to better understand that… Read More

Understanding Death Series – Resurrection

(4:52) – This video explores the importance of Jesus’ resurrection on our attitudes and understanding of our own death. Without the resurrection of Jesus, our faith makes no sense. The… Read More