There are several types of services available to you, depending on your needs. Here is a quick explanation of each. For fee information, please see our Donation Schedule.
Funeral Mass: - Held at either Sacred Heart parish or a Catholic Cemetery - Cannot be held at any other location - Remains of deceased are present (either in a casket or if cremated in an urn) - Full celebration of the Mass with priest, readings, homily, eulogy - Approx. 1 hour long - Normally held Monday-Friday at 10am
Rite of Committal/Graveside Service: - Can take place at any cemetery at the graveside or mausoleum - Interment service at which the body is finally buried or interred - Takes place either after Funeral Mass or Chapel Service OR on its own - Prayers for the deceased and blessing of the ground (or burial place) by priest or deacon - Approx. 15 minute duration (for prayer service)
Rosary/Vigil Prayer Service - Takes place at Sacred Heart or another location (mortuary or funeral home) - The evening prior to the Funeral/Chapel Service/Graveside - Includes a rosary and a time for family members and friends to share blessed memories. - Lead by Bereavement Minister - Approx. 1 hour long
Memorial Mass: - Takes place at Sacred Heart - When no remains are present - Full celebration of Mass with priest -- readings, homily, eulogy (if desired) - Approx. 1 hour long
Chapel Service: - Can take place at any cemetery or mortuary chapel - Remains are present (casket or urn) - Prayer Service (Celebration of the Word) by a priest or deacon without Mass -- readings, homily, eulogy - Approx 45 min. in duration