Funerals

Saint Theresa Catholic Church looks forward to working with you and your family during this difficult time.  The first step is to contact a local funeral home to guide you through the process.  The funeral director will contact the church to arrange a date and time.

The greatest hope that we have for our deceased loved ones is the mercy of God, given in Christ Jesus. That’s why the focus of a funeral is not on the deceased, but on God himself. Too often people expect that a funeral should be a tribute to the deceased, focusing on their lives, their personalities, and their accomplishments. Where should we focus on the life of the deceased? At the wake before the Mass, or at the graveside afterwards. These are very good times to remember the life of our deceased loved ones. The Mass itself, however, is another thing entirely. Its focus is always on Christ, and the hope He gives us that our deceased loved ones will live forever.

Please see the step-by-step guide on the Funeral Liturgy Menu to assist you in planning the Funeral rites.