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Funerals at St. Edward Church
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If you have just experienced the death of a loved one, you may be feeling confused, sad, stunned, and overwhelmed by your loss. We are here to offer comfort and hope for the future.
Catholics believe that death is a passage to a new and fuller life, and ultimately to resurrection and eternal union with God. Although death brings a deep sense of sadness and loss, faith provides solace and strength. It is a time when we encounter the things of God and our belief in Him in new way. It is a time for us to support and console one another - especially in our belief in the gift of eternal life. When we encounter death, we are drawn to prayer, both for those who have died and for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
The Church emphasizes life in the funeral liturgy: the readings, hymns, and prayers reflect the theme of resurrection and the tone of expectant joy. When we celebrate death in the Church, if the loved one is a baptized Catholic, it is customary to celebrate a Mass of Christian burial, however there are circumstances that may allow for a funeral service outside of the Mass.
We are here to help you plan a funeral celebration for a loved one or for yourself. Please contact the Parish Office at 740.587.3254 so we can answer your questions and assist you in planning a funeral ceremony that captures your faith and hope in the resurrection while reflecting your life or the life of a loved one as a disciple of Christ. -
"I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
- John 11:25-26
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