Remarks of Remembrance

Remarks of Remembrance, also known as a Eulogy, is intended to be a short tribute to the life of the deceased.  The Eulogy can be offered by a family member or close friend.  Here are guidelines to be followed:

• If a Vigil is being held at the funeral home the night before the funeral this would be the preferred time for the Eulogies to be given. Another option is at the reception immediately following the funeral Mass or at the graveside.
• Our policy is to permit Eulogies before the Funeral Mass.  Eulogies are limited to two or three and start at 10:15am (this allows 15 minutes for the Eulogies).
• The Eulogy must be brief (no more than one typed page) and should concentrate upon the life of the deceased.  We greatly appreciate adherence to this requirement.
• Humor and lightheartedness in a Eulogy should always take into account that we are gathered to pray in a Catholic church.