Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Our funeral resource booklet has been prepared by the parish community of St. Joseph to assist you in planning the Mass of Christian Burial. We hope that by choosing the readings, music, and ritual expressions, you might share more fully in the liturgy, and show your care and love for the deceased. Our Funeral Planning guide is available at the bottom of this page to assist you in doing so.
In regards to the music selections, we regret that we cannot accommodate any musical choices that are not in one of our approved hymnals. We also strongly discourage the use of pre-recorded music, as the liturgy is always deserving of live music. If there is a particular non-Catholic song that is meaningful to you or your family, we recommend playing it at the calling hours. Our New Life Choir volunteers do sing at Funeral Masses.
Our parish will take care of making the arrangements with the choir, music director, and altar servers. Visiting clergy are most welcome. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 440-238-5555.
The funeral homes that most regularly come to St. Joseph will provide you with a hard copy of our Funeral Planning Booklet. You may download the booklet here.
The Funeral Planning Form is here. Please return it to the parish office as soon as possible.
Entrance Hymns
“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord* (Recommended)
Grant Them Eternal Rest * (Recommended)
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
The Strife is O’er (outside of Lent)
Abide With Me
All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure
Eye Has Not Seen
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Offertory Hymn:
Lead, Kindly Light
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
We Walk By Faith
Eye Has Not Seen
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
The Prayer of St. Francis
All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure
Shelter Me, O God
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Ave Maria
Be Still, My Soul
Communion Hymn:
Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them *(recommended)
Shelter Me, O God
I Am the Bread of Life
Draw Near!
Jesus, Remember Me
Gift of Finest Wheat
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Miracle of Grace
With Devotion, I Adore
Shepherd of My Heart
Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All
Worthy is the Lamb
I Received the Living God
Eye Has Not Seen
Be Still, My Soul
Body and Blood
Closing Hymn:
May Choirs of Angels Escort You Into Paradise * (Recommended, chant)
Song of Farewell* (Recommended, song)
Amazing Grace
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
How Great Thou Art
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Hail, Holy Queen
Saint Joseph, Be Our Guide
Eye Has Not Seen
Be Still, My Soul