Funerals

The death of a loved one should be reported as soon as possible
to the Rector, so that arrangements can be made for the Liturgy
of the Burial of the Dead. The liturgy for the dead is an Easter
liturgy. It finds all its meaning in the resurrection. Because
Jesus was raised from the dead, we, too, shall be raised.

The liturgy, therefore, is characterized by joy, in the certainty that "neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor thing present, nor things to come, nor power, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

This joy however, does not make human grief unchristian. The
very love we have for each other in Christ brings deep sorrow
when we are parted by death. Jesus himself wept at the grave
of his friend. So, while we rejoice that one we love has entered
into a nearer presence of our Lord, we sorrow in sympathy with
those who mourn.

For more information about preplanning a funeral service or
to learn more about the Burial of the dead please contact
the Parish Office or plan a visit with the Rector.