Blog Posts in February, 2017
Posted on Feb 28, 2017 By
Before holding a burial service in San Jose for a Catholic decedent, it is customary to arrange a vigil. It is preferred that the vigil be held within a Catholic church, although it may be held at a ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2017 By
When Pope John Paul II passed into the loving arms of the Lord, the Vatican officials announced that he had not been embalmed, but had been “prepared” for the viewing by the faithful. ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2017 By
When a loved one returns home to the Lord, the Catholic funeral services are a way to offer comfort to the mourners and prayers for the decedent. Families will need to coordinate the date of the ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2017 By
Funeral planning is often done on an at-need basis, but the Catholic Church does allow parishioners to make pre-need funeral arrangements in San Jose. A prearranged funeral relieves your loved ones of ...
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