Funerals at St. Elizabeth Seton

The funeral liturgy normally takes the form of a Funeral Mass, which is held at the church. The funeral liturgy is the place for the following:

• To give thanks and praise to God for Christ’s victory over sin and death.
• To commend the deceased to God’s tender mercy and compassion.
• To seek strength in the proclamation of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
• To celebrate special ritual moments such as the procession of the casket, the placing of the pall, and the song of farewell, which help us to grieve with hope and support.

The Diocese of Bridgeport has provided resources for the Catholic Funeral Mass. In depth information can be found on the Funeral Norms website.

In addition the following documents can be downloaded:

• Suggested Hymns
• Words of Rememberance
• Guidline for Speakers