Tips For Attending A Catholic Funeral By Michael Scarpaci

The death of loved one is hard and difficult. Planning the funeral and arranging all the details while managing the grief. Death is devastating but a natural process. It is important that planning for the funeral is done right. According to Michael Scarpaci, manager at Scarpaci Funeral Homes in Brooklyn and Staten Island, it is very important that the death of a loved one is processed right.

If you are attending a Catholic funeral for the first time, there are a few things that you should follow in order not to hurt the sentiments of religious family. Here are a few tips you should follow while arranging or attending a Catholic funeral.

• Do not panic:- If you are arranging the funeral, try not to get overwhelmed by the details. Slow the thing and allow yourself to breathe.

• Do not waste money:-  One of the reasons behind family feuds at the funerals is the wrong use and mismanagement of money. Concentrate on the things that actually count. Involve your family in the process.

• Ask or accept help:- Whether they are family members or not, if you need help, ask and accept the help provided.

• Simple works:- For religious as well as non-religious funerals, the simple and natural ceremonies always work. The simple funerals are more about putting the deceased choice on the above.

What does Catholic funerals include?
There are typically three things that make up the Catholic funerals.

• On the day before the burial, there is a vigil or a wake service. The loved ones of the deceased gather around and pay their respects.

• On the day of burial, there is funeral liturgy which is often combined with the Catholic Mass. The close family and friends often meet before the Mass and set up a funeral procession.

• The last event is the Rite of Committal which happens after the burial at the cemetery. The friends and family say their goodbyes by placing flowers on the casket.

To help the family with funeral, many people are opting for pre-planning the funerals. If you want to preplan your funeral, always talk to an expert.