Where to start when you’ve experienced a loss or want to plan ahead.
Contact Deacon Mike Mobley at 770-487-7672 ext. 315 or mmobley@holytrinityptc.org.
Where to begin
Who do I call when I need to plan a funeral?
When a death has occurred, the family should contact the Parish office to inform them of the death. We will coordinate with the family to set a date and time for the funeral. It is preferable to speak with us prior to making arrangements with the funeral home.
What to Plan For
What do I need to know before I start planning? This takes place with either the body present or with the cremated remains. The funeral Mass expresses faith in Jesus’s victory over death and our personal share in that resurrection. The liturgy should offer both comfort during the present sorrow and great hope for the future.
Catholic Funeral Questions
Catholic funeral Masses
As Christians, Catholics believe in the afterlife. Catholic funerals are a celebration of life, however, the Catholic Chuch follows rites and rituals that honor the tradition of our faith. As such, there will be protocols that must be followed and etiquette that will be suggested to families.
If you are a family planning a funeral who may not be Catholic, or you just don't know the ins and outs of it all, our deacons are trained to answer all questions and address details pertaining to liturgical and funeral planning at Holy Trinity. We are here for you during this time.
Please provide the celebrant with a brief biography of the deceased prior to the funeral, if possible.
These are notes that go into a loved one's obituary. The priest or deacon will use the notes provided as well as information given to them to create a homily and loving memorial for the deceased.
Decide who will be involved.
Catholic funeral Masses have many opportunies to include special recognitions for those imortant in a loved one's life. See the planning materials to see where your family can be involved in funeral/memorial celebrations.
Decide on special donations, flowers and rememberances while you are planning.
Will you send prayer cards? Will your family set up an 'in lieu of flowers' request that we are able to share? Will you have family or friends who may wish to be present by watching the service online?
To begin planning a funeral, click on the buttons below for a list of guidelines.
Read the full Mass Booklet and Funeral Mass Information materials at the links listed.