Celebrating the Funeral of Our Dear Deceased Can Take A Number Of Forms
1. Most often we celebrate a Funeral Mass and Graveside Prayers
2. Some families prefer a less formal remembrance, A Funeral Home Service and Graveside Prayers
3. Occasionally families choose a Graveside Service only
At each, we ponder the mystery of our death and resurrection in Baptism by which we are sharers in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ ..
.Why a Funeral Mass? A funeral Mass is one of the best last gifts that we can give to our loved ones, especially those who have been devout Catholics. At a Funeral Mass we express our belief in Christ's resurrection and our hope for eternal life. We pray for both the soul of the deceased and the comfort of those who grieve for them.
We hope this list of appropriate songs for a Catholic funeral Mass will assist you in making your selections. Click on title to listen to hymn.
Please select 1 hymn from each section:
Gathering Song
Responsorial Psalm
(Psalm 23) Because the Lord is My Shepherd
(Psalm 25) To You, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul
(Psalm 27) The Lord is my light and my salvation
(Psalm 42) My Soul is Thirsting
(Psalm 90) In Every Age
(Psalm 91) On Eagles Wings
(Psalm 103) The Lord is Kind and Merciful
Preparation of Gifts
Communion
Recessional