The family of The Holy Rood Collaborative extends our deepest sympathies to you on your loss. As believers in Jesus Christ, we turn to the Lord and rely upon Him and His words of comfort and support, proclaimed in his Sermon on the Mount,
“Blessed are the sorrowful for they shall be consoled.”
-Matthew 5:4
To begin the process of scheduling a Funeral Rite, please email Rae Russo at funerals@theholyrood.org.
Below are the some music suggestions in your funeral planning. Each song has a live link that you can click on and hear the music. If you have other selections, please feel free to discuss with the Director of Music Ministries.
Gathering Songs
During Ordinary Time:
During Advent:
During Christmastime:
During Eastertime:
Responsorial Psalms
Preparation of the Altar
During Lenten Season
Communion Songs
Meditation Music (St. Mary Option only)
Procession to the Place of Rest
Funeral Guidelines
Eulogy Guidelines
About Cremation and Burial
Why Can't We Scatter Ashes? FAQs: Planning a Funeral
Remembering Your Loved One
St. John Planning Sheet St. Margaret Planning Sheet St. Mary Planning Sheet
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FOR THE HOLY ROOD
FUNERAL PLANNERS ONLY
Funeral Recording Worksheet
Funeral Recording Request