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A Catholic funeral to honor your loved one and your faith, from the vigil and funeral Mass to the committal, guided at every step by one trusted Lakewood team.
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If you are arranging a Catholic funeral in Lakewood, it helps to know how the days ahead come together. As a Catholic funeral home serving Lakewood and Tacoma families, we guide you through the three parts of a Catholic funeral: the vigil, the funeral Mass and the rite of committal. We work closely with your parish so the liturgy is honored as it should be. Below we walk through each part so you know what to expect and where our team carries the details for you.
Most Catholic funerals we arrange for Lakewood and Tacoma families follow a few familiar rites. Here is what each one means and how our team carries the details and the parish coordination for you.
We begin by meeting with your family to understand your wishes, then connect directly with your parish and priest, so every rite is coordinated exactly the way your family and faith community wish.
The vigil, often called the wake, is usually held the evening before the funeral Mass, a time for family and friends to gather in prayer. It can include the Rosary.
The funeral Mass, also called the Mass of Christian Burial, is normally celebrated at your parish church with readings, music and the Eucharist. We coordinate scheduling with your parish so everything is ready.
The rite of committal brings everyone to the graveside for final prayers and a blessing. For families choosing burial, this can take place in blessed ground at our memorial park.
Many families also visit the grave or hold a remembrance gathering in the days that follow. We are glad to support your family whenever you are ready to plan these visits.
Families often worry about how the Mass gets arranged and who speaks with the priest. That part is ours to carry. We coordinate directly with your parish on the timing and the rites, so your family can focus on prayer and on one another.
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If a loss has just happened or is near, you do not have to wait. Our Lakewood team is here any hour to guide your next steps and coordinate with your parish. See has a death occurred?
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No two Catholic funerals are exactly alike, and yours can honor both your faith and the life you’re remembrance. Beyond the choices below, our team can help you select a casket, plan a simpler memorial service, or explore funeral traditions from other faiths, all shaped around your family.
A Catholic funeral usually unfolds in three rites: the vigil, the funeral Mass and the committal. As a Catholic funeral home, Lakewood, WA families rely on us to guide each part and coordinate with the parish so the faith is honored at every step.
Whether you are arranging a Catholic funeral now or planning ahead for the future, our Lakewood team will guide you through every step and coordinate with your parish. Call any time, day or night.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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