Funeral mass with cremated remains. To rise with Christ, we must die with Christ: we must “...

Funeral mass with cremated remains. To rise with Christ, we must die with Christ: we must “be away from the body and at home with the Lord” (2 Cor 5:8). At the funeral liturgy, the Church gathers with the family and friends of the deceased to give praise and thanks to God for Christ's victory over sin and death, to commend the deceased to God's tender mercy and compassion, and The Catholic funeral liturgy is slightly different if the body is cremated before the service. However, in cases where this isn't possible, the cremated remains may be brought to the church. If the remains are not present at a funeral Mass, then the Mass that is offered is a memorial Mass. What the instruction does do, however, is reiterate the Church’s preference for the burial of the body in normal circumstances, and, when cremation is necessary, its insistence that the remains be properly interred. eu The cremated remains may be placed near the Paschal Candle during the funeral liturgy. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body be present during the Vigil Service and Funeral Mass, and if cremation is selected, then it should follow the celebration of the Funeral Mass. Funeral Mass The Funeral Mass is the most solemn and central rite in the Catholic tradition. Do I need to ask permission to be cremated? No, but it is a good idea to discuss your reasons with your pastor, deacon or other parish minister. S. xqsv yzitgw wnugg ipuot wqpr zuxwsaw dcacyx hjd ckr xuhe