Readings and Music Information

Opening Prayer
The celebrant prays one of several choices of prayers.

First Reading (Old Testament outside Easter Time)

Responsorial Psalm (Song of Praise)
The Responsorial Psalm is sung.  See www.allsoulsmusic.com for selections.


Second Reading (New Testament)
A member of the family or another person reads one of the selected New Testament readings from the Order of Christian Funerals.


Gospel
The celebrant or deacon reads the Gospel from the selections in the Order of Christian Funerals.  The Gospel is usually chosen by the family.


Homily
The celebrant often refers to the thoughts that have been provided by family or others that show how the loved one lived out the Christian way and values.


General Intercessions/ Prayers of the Faithful
The celebrant opens the Intercessions with a short prayer.  A member of the family reads the intercessions they chose during the meeting with the Bereavement Minister.  More than one person may read them.  The celebrant finishes with a short prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer of Commendation 
The priest commends the deceased into the hands of Our Lord.  He then prays “In peace let us take our brother/sister to his/her place of rest,” or something similar when the funeral procession is ready to proceed to the place of burial. The casket is prepared by the funeral director(s) to leave the church.

Link To Funerals Page On Music Website
Please refer to the information and list of music selections provided at: 
www.allsoulsmusic.com/funerals