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Mary
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Hi, guys —
- What is the difference between a Memorial
Mass and a Funeral Mass?
- Do they both have the same liturgy?
Thank you,
Mary
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What
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Mike
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Hi, Mary —
Thanks for the question.
A Funeral Mass is the first Mass
celebrated after the faithful departed
have passed away to Eternal Life, where
as a Memorial Mass is a Mass that
is celebrated on the anniversary
date of the loved one's passing from
this Earthly life (to Eternal Life).
They probably use the same liturgy
but the readings may differ.
Mike
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John
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Mary —
I believe a Funeral Mass requires a body to be
present. The body
(in the casket) is greeted by the
priest who covers the casket with
a white cloth just like a baptismal
garment. During the
Mass, the casket with the body
is blessed and incensed as well.
A Memorial Mass is simply a Mass
that is offered for a person who
has passed away. It can be on an
anniversary but it doesn't have to
be.
- As for the readings, at a Funeral
Mass, the family usually gets to
pick the readings.
- At a Memorial
Mass, they are usually the readings
for the day.
John
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