Funerals

Music is an important part of the Catholic Funeral Rite. The hymns chosen should express the mystery of our Salvation in Christ, namely, the saving power of the Lord's suffering, death, and resurrection. Funeral music should support, console, and uplift those present in that victory. 

Secular songs (popular/non-sacred songs), even though they may have been meaningful to the deceased of the family, do not capture the Gospel message of hope nor the sacred quality of Christian worship and so secular songs are not appropriate for the funeral Mass. Secular songs would be more appropriate for a funeral reception at the funeral home, or repast. 

Please see the list below for appropriate song selections, and then fill in the funeral planner given to you by the funeral home. 

For any questions regarding the funeral liturgy, contact the Director of Music.

Alleluia, Sing To Jesus (Not during Lent)
Amazing Grace
Be Not Afraid
Here I Am, Lord
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Lift High The Cross
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King

Come To Me
Eye Has Not Seen
I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say
Hosea
Prayer Of Saint Francis

Behold The Lamb
Gift Of Finest Wheat
I Am The Bread Of Life
I Have Loved You
One Bread, One Body
Pan De Vida
Panis Angelicus
Taste And See

For All The Saints (Not during Lent)
How Great Thou Art
Jerusalem My Happy Home
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Let There Be Peace On Earth
On Eagle's Wings
Sing With All The Saints In Glory
The Irish Blessing
Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones (Not during Lent)

America The Beautiful (recessional only)
Ave Maria
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Lady of Knock