Funeral

STEP ONE: PICK YOUR LITURGY
Using the Reading Options booklet, select 
one Old Testament reading
one New Testament reading
one Gospel reading 
for the funeral Mass.

Some readings offer both a longer and shorter version — either is appropriate, so choose whichever feels most fitting for your loved one.

To Download reading click below.
Reading Options

STEP TWO: PICK YOUR MUSIC
Using the Music Options list, select one hymn for the following,
Processional
Responsorial Psalm
Gospel Acclamation
Offertory
Communion
Recessional 
The Mass Ordinary (Gloria, Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Amen, Agnus Dei) will use either the Mass of Wisdom or the Simple Latin Chants. Please note that secular music — including pop songs and film music, even instrumental versions — cannot be used during the Funeral Mass itself, though it's welcome at a visitation, wake, or luncheon.
MUSIC OPTIONS

ADDITIONAL STEPS

Eulogies & Funeral Luncheons
We ask that eulogies at St. Elizabeth Seton take place during your funeral luncheon. Our social hall is often available for catered meals. St. Elizabeth Seton can provide desserts and beverages, and families may choose to have a meal catered. Another option is to have one eulogy (5 minutes) at 10:15 am by one family member or friend prior to the start of the Mass.

Slide Shows
Please work with your funeral home to create a slide show. If you want to create your own, please use a PC (not a Mac) and save it to a computer you bring with you. We have different options to play your slide show, whether at the visitation, luncheon, or both. Our sound equipment does support recorded music to accompany a slide show.






For more information on all the above, please contact Liz Escoffery.

Visitations
While some families choose to have visitation at the funeral home, we do welcome the opportunity to have visitation either the evening or the morning before the funeral Mass at Seton. Visitations take place in the Commons area outside the Nave.


Honoraria
It is customary to offer stipends to those who are putting together the funeral of your loved one. Please speak to Liz Escoffery directly for the names of those each honorarium check should go to. Most families process these through their funeral home. It is also possible to give these directly to St. Elizabeth Seton's staff point person on the day of the funeral.

Amounts
Priest $200 
Deacon (if one is assisting at the funeral) $200
Cantor/Singer $125 
Accompanist/Organist $175
Server/Liturgy Coordination $50
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (optional) $25

(If given, this goes toward a fund for families at Seton who may need financial ​assistance for funerals)