Funerals

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. 
Amen.

The Catholic Church teaches that death is not an end of life but a change. In the burial of a Christian, family and friends celebrate the faith of the deceased person and Christ’s victory over death and suffering. Christian burial is a time for family and friends to console each other with the healing words of Christ and the liturgy of the Church.

If you have recently lost a loved one, please accept our deepest condolences.

When a loved one dies, we recommend that you first contact a funeral home. They will then be in touch with the parish to schedule the funeral services.  It is then requested that you contact the parish office to set up a time to meet with Father to go over a few details to properly celebrate the Wake Service, Mass of Christian Burial, and Final Commendation at the cemetery for your loved one.

During the planning time, Father will offer a selection of Readings from Holy Scripture and musical selections for you to chose from for the Funeral Mass.

If you have questions regarding funeral planning in general, please contact:

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services
Archdiocese of Toronto