Religious Funeral

What it is

A religious funeral is a ceremony celebrated according to the rites and traditions of a religious faith, most commonly Catholic in Portugal but also covering other faith communities.

When it is needed

• When the deceased was a practitioner or belonged to a religious community.
• When the family wishes to honour their religious family tradition.
• When the funeral will be held at a temple, church, or religious chapel.
• When a religious celebrant is needed to conduct the funeral rites.

How it works

1. 1.Contact the parish, religious community, or temple.
2. 2.Schedule the date and time with the religious entity.
3. 3.Plan the liturgical details with the celebrant.
4. 4.Select readings, hymns, and prayers for the ceremony.
5. 5.Celebrate the religious ceremony followed by cremation or interment.

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