“At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of Baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end, nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the Sacrament of the Eucharist.”
(Order of Christian Funerals, no. 4)
 

“The world is thy ship and not thy home,” St. Therese of Lisieux reminds, lest we forget that we are, naturally, always longing for “a country we have never yet visited,” (to borrow a phrase from C.S.Lewis), on this earthly journey. In St. Therese’s words, we hear an echo of Augustine: “You have made us for yourself, Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.”

Funerals At All Souls
All Souls is different from many other parishes in that  it has an associated cemetery, and in that the parish has a long history, having been established back in the early 1880's.  Generations of parishioners have formed this Catholic community into a welcoming place that draws all souls together.  When the inevitable day comes that you must make funeral and cemetery arrangements for a loved one, please know we are here to help. It may also help to recall Christ's words from the Sermon on the Mount:

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”
(Matthew 5:4)

Please contact a member of the All Souls Bereavement staff to begin the process of celebrating life even amidst the sorrow and tears of loss.

LINKS
A Few Words From Our Pastor
The Funeral Rite
Funeral Pre-Planning
All Souls Cemetery
Bereavement Support
Resources

Funerals: Frequently Asked Questions
Covid Guidelines For Funeral Masses