We offer our heartfelt condolences if you are currently making funeral arrangements following the loss of a loved one. If you are planning ahead for yourself, we are here to help ensure your wishes are known and honored.
At St. David the King, we welcome your involvement in planning the funeral liturgy for your loved one. Whether you wish to be highly involved or prefer to leave the details to us, we are here to assist you every step of the way. The following information outlines the steps you will need to take when planning a Mass of Christian Burial.
Initial Steps After a Loved One’s Death
After the death of a loved one, the family’s first point of contact is a local funeral home. The funeral home will then reach out to the parish office to coordinate the funeral liturgy. The parish, in collaboration with the funeral home, will set the dates for visitation, the Mass of Christian Burial, and interment as needed.
Meeting with Parish Staff
Once the funeral date is confirmed, a member of our parish staff will contact the family to schedule a meeting at the church. During this meeting, we will assist you in selecting readings, music, and a cantor for the liturgy, and we will answer any questions you may have. This meeting also gives us the opportunity to learn more about your loved one, ensuring that the liturgy and homily are both personal and fitting.
Helpful Resources
To assist you in your planning, we have provided a list of common Old Testament and New Testament readings for Catholic funerals. Additionally, we have included our funeral planning sheet and a selection of music suggestions. We are happy to work with you to select the readings and music that best reflect your loved one’s life and faith.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you during this difficult time.
Eulogy Guidelines
- As part of the funeral Mass, one family member is welcome to share a eulogy. This reflection should be brief, lasting no longer than 3 minutes, and will take place at the beginning of the service.
- To ensure that the eulogy is appropriate for the funeral liturgy, it must be submitted for review prior to the service.
- We encourage other family members and friends who wish to share additional thoughts or memories to do so during the repast. This allows for a more informal and extended opportunity to celebrate the life of your loved one.
- Thank you for honoring these guidelines as we come together in prayer and remembrance.
Funeral Fee Breakdown
The following fees are associated with funeral arrangements at St. David the King.
Base Fee: $550
This fee covers the Funeral Mass and interment at the cemetery, as well as maintenance and janitorial expenses.
Music Fee: $450
This includes the cost of an organist and cantor, selected from a list of parish-approved musicians.
Viewing in Chapel Prior to Funeral Mass: $200
- This fee covers the setup and takedown for the viewing, including art easels to display memorabilia of the deceased.
- Viewing in the chapel is available Tuesday through Friday prior to the funeral liturgy.
- Morning viewing can be from 1-3 hours long, but cannot start prior to 10:00 AM due to the parish daily Mass at 9:00 AM.
Repast After Funeral Mass in the Great Hall: $425
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- $300 cleaning fee
- $125 event insurance fee
Outside Clergy Fee
If the family wishes to have a clergy member not assigned to the parish celebrate the funeral, the following fees apply:
(Note: Only Fr. Jason is assigned to St. David the King parish. Any other priest would be considered ‘Outside Clergy’).
Stipend for Outside Clergy: $125
This stipend is only applicable for clergy not assigned to the parish who officiate the Funeral Mass.
If the family is providing their own priest it is the family’s responsibility to provide an arranged stipend directly to the clergymen.
Important Notes:
- The use of the Great Hall is available only to active parishioners and is subject to availability on the church calendar.
- If hosting a repast, we kindly ask that caterers provide servers for the event.
- *Evening viewing is not available due to the parish events schedule and staff limitations.
- As a parish community, we deeply share in the sorrow of any parishioner who experiences the devastating loss of a child. In these moments of profound grief, it is our mission to offer compassionate support and care. Therefore, the parish will humbly assume the costs associated with the funeral liturgy, ensuring that no family bears an additional burden as they entrust their beloved child to God’s eternal embrace.
Payment Due:
Payment for all services is due the morning of the Funeral Mass.