On Sunday, November 3, nearly 50 people met with Rev. Anne and John Goodell to talk about planning their funerals. We have some resources to help with planning and you can access those using the link below. You’re always welcome to schedule time with Rev. Anne, Rev. Toby, or John to plan further.
Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 491 (or click here for the online version)
Funeral Planning at St. Clare’s – details about the service, logistics for holding it at St. Clare’s, specific readings, and suggested music
Funeral / Memorial Service Form – a worksheet for listing your preferences
Examples of past memorial services for reference
- Velma Neau, no Eucharist
- Peg Ross, with Eucharist
- Jack Morris, no Eucharist
Once you have a plan, or even just a few ideas, be sure to share it with your family and friends! And give us a copy too, along with contact information for the person(s) most appropriate for us to contact after your death.
Planning your funeral can be a sacred experience, and providing a plan to your loved ones can be a very meaningful and comforting gift.