A Catholic Funeral: A Guide for the Family

This booklet has been designed to give practical help to family members or friends who have the responsibility of planning the funeral of a loved one.

For some, this will be the first time you have had to perform such a duty. This booklet tries to answer all the questions you are likely to ask. If you follow this booklet's step-by-step approach much of the potential anxiety surrounding the occasion will be allayed.

For others, you will be familiar with much of what is written here but it will provide a useful checklist as you try to remember all that needs to be done.