Every Catholic has a right to be buried with the funeral rites of the Catholic Church. The funeral rites include a Vigil the evening before the actual funeral and the burial after the funeral itself. Catholics are allowed to be cremated but cremation is not encouraged due to the respect for the human body. In case of a death in your family, assistance is available to you and your family in arranging and planning the wake service, funeral liturgy and burial. Arrangements can also be made for the parish to provide a luncheon or meal following the funeral. Contact the Parish Office.