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 Funerals

In times of grief...

The Episcopal Church has a beautiful burial liturgy, available to everyone. It doesn’t matter who they are, whether they were churchgoers or not. It doesn’t matter how they died. It doesn’t matter how much money they had. All are given dignity. All are escorted out of this world with beauty and dignity and grace.

The service itself is a celebration of the life of the one who died while still leaving space for grief and sorrow. We believe that all people are a gift from our Creator, and all people are received into the arms of our loving God when they die. That is why the church is decorated in the traditional Easter white, and the priest wears white. The Paschal candle lit at baptism is also lit at funerals, tying together the cycle of life and death and life again.

The clergy at St. Paul's will gently work with you to honor the life of the one you loved in the most appropriate way. Perhaps that means a funeral or memorial service at the church, at another location, or something simple at the graveside or where cremains are distributed.

Please note due to the Pandemic funerals in church are suspended and there are strict rules we have to follow in regards to outdoor graveside services. Please contact the clergy with any questions you may have.

If you would like to arrange for a funeral for someone:

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    • Photos of Life at St. Paul's
    • 150th >
      • History of St. Paul's
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  • COVID-19 Response
    • Messages from the Clergy
    • Community Connections
    • Tips to Stay Healthy
  • Connect
    • Connect Form
    • New to St. Paul's?
    • Meet the Staff
    • Calling Initiative
    • LGBTQ Affirming
    • Newsletters - The Messenger >
      • Archived 2019 Newsletters - The Messenger
    • The Episcopal Church
  • Worship
    • Music
    • Ministry Schedule
    • Wednesday Church Nights
    • Daily Prayer >
      • Morning Prayer
      • Compline
  • Learn
    • The Bible
    • Ways to Pray with Children
    • Children >
      • Family Faith Time
      • Virtual Bible School
      • Parables for Children
      • Helping children grieve
      • Just for Kids
      • Internet Safety for Children/Youth
    • Families >
      • Celebrating the Seasons >
        • Easter/Spring
        • Pentecost
        • Summer
        • St. Francis Day- Pet Blessing
        • All Hallow's Eve and All Saint's Day
        • Advent
        • Christmas
        • St. Nicholas
        • Epiphany
        • Lent
      • Online Resources for Families
      • Talking with Children About COVID-19, A Death or Tragedy
    • Youth >
      • My Faith, My Life Confirmation Journey >
        • Submit A Worship Summary
        • Submit A Service Opportunity Report
      • Youth Ministry Permission Form
      • Acolyte & Nursery Attendant Schedule
    • Adults >
      • Presentations
    • Groups
  • Serve
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Ministry Partners
  • Bless
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • Celebrations/Milestones
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