Funeral

Funerals

Funerals are celebrated as needed and at a time convenient for grieving families. For Christians death is not the end of all life, but the final transition in life into the world to come where there will be no more dying. In these difficult moments, the parish community gathers around to support those who are grieving.

Planning a Funeral

Whenever a death appears to be near at hand, the first call should be the mortuary and then the cemetery. After the death and after a date is given for release of the intended for a funeral mass and burial, please contact the parish office to discuss your options to plan the funeral/memorial mass. (714) 971-1416 ext.105

Families choose the scriptures and music to fully participate in the Funeral Mass. Our Bereavement team members are here to help you prepare, and our excellent Music Ministry is also available to guide you in choosing the approved music selections. All baptized Catholics should have a Funeral (Mass with the body or the cremated remains present) or a Memorial Mass (Mass without the body or the cremated remains present) offered for the eternal life of the person who has died.

Cremation is permitted if there is no denial of our faith in the resurrection from the dead on the last day as long as there is no intent to show respect for the body which is the temple of God. Burial in the ground is preferred as being more respectful.