CATHOLIC FUNERAL MASSES

When Thomas came to Vancouver in 1905, he became a dedicated member of the faith community. He was a founding member of Knights of Columbus Council 1081 and an active parishioner in St. Patrick’s Church where he and Kate O’Connor were married. This faith commitment was carried on by their son and daughter, Frank and Ellen, who remained active in the Catholic community through their lifetimes.

Kearney Funeral Service

At Kearney’s we see the ministry of caring for the bereaved as part of our values and heritage. We are honoured to support families and the Church in the Celebration of the Catholic Funeral Mass, as a reverent and beautiful part of paying tribute to our loved ones and praying for their eternal spirit. With reverence for the spiritual importance of the Funeral Mass, we ensure that everything is carried out with the utmost respect and diligence, down to the finest details which those less experienced might miss. Since the majority of the Funerals we help plan take place in the Catholic Church, we are experts in the appropriate way in which to assist and support the priest in carrying out the Catholic funeral liturgy and rituals.

Does a loved one’s body need to be present at church for Mass?

For a Funeral Mass the body of your loved one will be required to be present. The body is the temple of the spirit, so the importance of honouring the body upon death is a very important aspect of the Funeral Mass. In some cases, where it is not possible to have the body present, this requirement can be waived with expressed permission from the Archbishop's office. However, in most situations your loved one’s body would need to be present for the Mass to be shown reverence and respect.