Information for the funeral of a loved one

Information for the funeral of a loved one

We thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. It helps our team create a liturgy that truly celebrates the life and eternal live of your beloved.
Funeral/ Memorial Mass for:
Date of the funeral

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Time of funeral/memorial

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Next of Kin
Relationship to the deceased
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Funeral Home
Tell us about your loved one
Date of birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Place of birth
Date of death

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Place of death
Life status of your loved one:
Spouse name
Spouse living or deceased
Number of years married
Members of the family (and relationship) who have previously died that you would like the celebrant to be aware of

Immediate family members you would like the celebrant to be aware of (parents, siblings, children, etc.)

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Was your loved one sick for very long? Are there specific circumstances about the passing of your loved one that might be helpful for the priest to know so that he can be pastorally sensitive to the family at this time?
Does your loved one (or a particular family member) have an association with Saint Thomas? Were they baptized or married here? Did they have a particular connection to the parish (member of a society, ministry, etc.). Tell us about their faith life
How would your loved one want to be remembered?
What were some of your loved one's personal qualities (e.g., thoughtful, joyful, generous, etc.)?
Did your loved one have any specific interests or hobbies? Were they involved in the larger community outside of family?
Choices for the Funeral Mass

A Funeral liturgy has readings from the Old Testament, Readings from the New Testament Letters as well as the Gospel which the priest or deacon will read. Here you can look at the readings and select the readings you wish as well as select the people who might read those readings at the Mass. You also can select people who will bring up the offertory gifts as well. Finally, there are some musical selections which you might want to select.
Here are some readings from the Old Testament you may wish to look at and choose.
Which Old Testament Reading did you wish to select?
Whom would you like to read the Old Testament reading (leave blank if you want our own lector to read the reading)
Here are some New Testament readings you may want to look at
Which New Testament Reading did you wish to select?
Whom would you like to read the New Testament reading (leave blank if you want our own lector to read the reading)
Whom might you choose to bring up the gifts of Bread and Wine at the Offertory (You may choose two to five people for the procession)
Finally, we invite you to look through the list of Hymns which youi wish to have sung at your loved one's funeral. Please note: Popular Songs, while a favorite of your loved one may not be liturgically appropriate for a Funeral Mass; thereofre, we ask yiu to choose only from this list and record your choice below
Please record your choice of hymns below (You may simply type just the number if you so choose
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Information for the funeral of a loved one

Tell us about your loved one

Choices for the Funeral Mass