The following funeral liturgy is designed as a service of witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Like every service of Christian worship, it is rooted in the paschal mystery, the death and resurrection, of Christ.
ENTRANCE
Gathering
(The pastor may greet the family. Music for worship may be offered while the people gather. )
(The coffin or urn may be carried into the place of worship in procession, in which case the pall may be placed on it outside the place of worship with these...
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