Christian Funerals

The liturgy for the dead is an Easter liturgy. It finds all meaning in the  resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we too, shall be raised. 

The liturgy, therefore, is characterized by joy, in the certainty that “neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present,  nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

This joy, however, does not make human grief unchristian. The very love we have for each other in Christ brings deep sorrow when we are parted by death. Jesus himself wept at the grave of his friend. So, while we rejoice that one we love has entered into the nearer presence of our Lord, we sorrow in sympathy with those who mourn.

Holy Trinity encourages you to reflect on the liturgy for your funeral. Clergy are available to provide guidance and hep you to discern how you may witness to your Resurrection faith and comfort and console your loved ones. As a resource we provide a form for planning for your funeral.

Holy Trinity offers a memorial garden for the interment of ashes. Please contact the church to explore burial in the Garden of the Resurrection: 732.254.1734.