Funeral Readings and Music

Once you have chosen a funeral home, our parish office will be contacted by the funeral home directo to make arrangements for the Funeral Mass.

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Memorial Masses are also offered at our parish. A Memorial Mass is typically handled between the family of the deceased and the parish. Memorial Masses are celebrated for a loved one who has passed but dd not receive a funeral shortly after their passing. Memorial Masses are celebrated with the cremated remains (cremains) of the deceased.

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For questions about a funeral or memorial Mass, please contact our parish office at 630-837-5411 or at info@stpeterdamian.org.

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Preparing for a Funeral/Memorial Mass

• Family members of the deceased are encouraged to take part in the preparation of their loved one's funeral Mass but are not required. If a family chooses not to participate in this planning, all readings and music will be chosen for the Funeral Mass by the parish staff and priest.

• After a funeral director contacts the parish, our receptionist will contact the family member who is primarily making the arrangements to set up a time to meet to choose the readings, music, and to speak with the priest who is celebrating the Mass. 

• If you would like to begin preparing for a funeral or a memorial Mass, please download the following documents:

  • Preparing to Celebrate a Funeral Mass - Organizational sheet​

  • Music selections guide

• Below are the most commonly used readings for funeral Masses celebrated:

  • First Reading Selections​

  • Second Reading Selections

  • Gospel Selections

  • General Intercession Selections