FUNERALS

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 things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 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 the nearer presence of our Lord, we sorrow in sympathy with those who mourn.

-The Book of Common Prayer, Pg. 507

Funerals at St. Matthew's

When a death occurs, we know that it can be a difficult, painful, and complicated time. Please contact Fr. Clayton in the event of a death in your family, or when a death is imminent. We are here to provide help and comfort in your difficult time, and to commend your loved one to God, our merciful redeemer.

This Funeral Planning Guidebook was created to help plan a service. There are copies available in the parish office.

If you have an immediate need for funeral planning, please reach out directly to Fr. Clayton.

Advanced Planning

You are encouraged to make funeral service arrangements well in advance of any anticipated service. When someone dies, there are so many decisions to be made. It is a gift and comfort to your loved ones to make your wishes known.

Upon the completion of a Funeral Planning Guidebook, it will stay in the parish office and can be updated at any time.

Death Notices

To have a loved ones death noted in an message to the parish, please contact the parish office.