Music at the Funeral Liturgy
Sacred music is an integral part of the celebration of the funeral liturgy. The Resurrection Choir will be present to foster the full and active participation of the assembly in the Funeral Mass. While popular, secular music may warm the hearts of those who are left behind, it must never replace sacred music. Every effort must be made to accompany the funeral rites with appropriate hymns, responses, and acclamations. The Director of Music will assist and guide the family in appropriate musical selections for the Liturgy. You can listen to a sampling of musical selections here.
No recorded music of any kind is to be used during any of the three formal parts of the "Order of Christian Funerals." In particular, if bag pipes are requested they may be played outside the church, in the funeral home, at the cemetery after the service, or at the wake meal. They may not be used as accompaniment for the Liturgy.
