Entrance
Hymn * (please choose suitable hymn)
Placing
of Christian Symbols (can be placed from beginning or family places
reminder’s of your beloved’s life at this point)
Invitation
to Prayer (priest)
Words of Remembrance (Eulogy). Given by a family member or friend.
One single Eulogy written by all the family is often the most effective. It
provides a united picture of your beloved. If there are
more than one to speak, they preferably will still read parts of the one
united Eulogy, for consistency and flow. The best eulogies run to about
four to seven minutes.
Opening
Prayer (priest)
LITURGY
OF THE WORD
First
Responsorial
Psalm: (choose a hymn* here or Family or friend to read)
Second
Gospel: (priest)
Homily (priest)
General
Intercessions (Family or friend to read)
LITURGY
OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation
of the Gifts (two members of family or friends to bring up bread and wine
offerings)
Prayer
over the Gifts (priest)
Communion
Hymn*
Period
of Silence or Thanksgiving hymn *
Prayer
after Communion
FINAL
COMMENDATION (priest)
Prayer
of Farewell (priest)
(At the Prayer of Farewell the coffin is
incensed and sprinkled with water)
Prayer
of Commendation (priest)
Procession to the Place of Committal
(please choose a suitable hymn* here)