St. Thomas Becket is available for funerals every day of the week (based on availability), except Sundays, Holy Week, and Holy Days.
St. Thomas Becket provides the following:
The Vigil for the Deceased: This service is part of the visitation when held the night before the funeral. This is typically held at the funeral home.
The Funeral Liturgy: This service may happen with or without the celebration of the Eucharist.
The Rite of Committal: This ceremony happens at the cemetery at the time of interment.
Cremation is allowed by the Catholic Church. The cremated remains should be treated with as much respect as the body.
If the body or the cremated remains are present, then a funeral Mass is typically celebrated.
If neither the body nor the cremated remains are present, then a memorial service is celebrated.
Members of the St. Thomas Becket choir may also be available for a funeral.
A memorial table will be available for a guest book during the visitation, service and luncheon. A guest book is a wonderful way for guests to share their memories and messages.
St. Thomas Becket's liturgical environment reflects the season and will remain in place during funeral services. Staff will outline areas to place funeral flowers and other decor and will be available to receive floral deliveries in advance of a service.
After the service you may take your arrangements home or leave them in the church.
A quiet space is provided to family members to gather privately and store belongings.
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