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Extreme Embalming in Trinidad doesn’t sit well with Church
December 01, 2020
At the funeral, Lewis’ body was presented sitting in a chair while wearing a suit and sunglasses.
Don’t leave funeral planning until it’s too late
December 07, 2017
All too often, families don't know what their loves one wanted. Tell them now - it's a chance to witness to the Resurrection
A funeral Mass is more than a consoling memorial
November 23, 2017
People don't like to think of Purgatory - but praying for the dead is an important act of charity
How to restore the meaning of funeral Masses – and save some money
September 19, 2016
The 'funeral without the funeral' could refocus our attention on the Eucharistic sacrifice. It's a lot cheaper, too
At Mass and memorials, Dallas says goodbye to murdered police officers
July 18, 2016
Five Dallas police officers were killed by a gunman targeting police on July 7
The enduring importance of a proper send-off
June 24, 2014
We human beings are ceremonial animals and funerals are vital, even for the non-religious
Bishop issues rules for funerals to stop ‘dumbing down’ of Mass
August 14, 2013
Bishop of Meath, Ireland, clarifies that eulogies should never be part of a funeral Mass
‘Mourners for hire’ are a sign of our troubled times
March 27, 2013
The breakdown of family and community life is behind dwindling numbers at funerals
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