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Funerals | Prince of Peace Catholic Community | Lewiston, ME ||| Home Mass and Confession Times Calendar Contact Us Facebook Twitter Search Home About Us Our Churches Our Cemetery Office Hours and Staff Directions Contact Us Coming Home Parish Library Liturgy Mass and Confession Times Eucharistic Adoration Liturgical Ministries Funerals Weddings Rosary & Other Prayer Opportunities Sacraments Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Faith Formation Sacramental Preparation Adults Young Adults Youth Children SPRED ACTS Mission Retreats Protecting God's Children Outreach & Organizations Outreach & Service Evangelization Prayer & Spirituality Organizations Community Life Lay Orders/Societies Communication Links Bulletin Calendar News Forms and Documents Submit Prayer Request Update Contact Information Photo Albums Movie Reviews Funerals Liturgy Mass and Confession Times Eucharistic Adoration Liturgical Ministries Funerals Funeral Homes and Services Weddings Rosary & Other Prayer Opportunities Documents Funeral Guide "That We May Have Hope" Bishop Malone's Pastoral Letter On Funerals Catholic Funeral Planning Guide What do I do when a loved one dies? Whether your loved one dies at home, at the hospital, or at hospice or a nursing home, the first undeniability to unify the funeral should be to the funeral home of your choice.  The funeral director will transfer the soul to the funeral home in preparation for the funeral itself.  Then he or she will meet with you to make final arrangements.   At that meeting, you will receive a reprinting of our Parish Funeral Guide which will walk you through the visitation, funeral service, and burial.    Once the parish office receives information from the funeral director and a specific denomination and time are chosen, our Bereavement Coordinator will undeniability you to review the Guide and your selections. Catholic Funeral FAQs   May I be cremated?   The CatholicDenominationprefers that the soul itself be buried.  This is increasingly in keeping with honoring the nobility of the human soul as a temple of the Holy Spirit and follows the example of Jesus’ burial.   However, cremation is permitted.  Cremated remains should be treated with the same nobility and respect as the body. It is preferred that the cremation take place without the funeral Mass.  Cremated remains should be veiled in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium.  The cremated remains should not be kept at home.    May my carrion be scattered? The CatholicDenominationdoes not permit the spattering of ashes.  Cremated remains or the soul of the deceased is to be veiled in sacred ground or flipside designated zone at the cemetery.    Solemnitiesat sea is permitted.  The soul or ashes are lowered into the ocean. Spatteringof carrion at sea is not permitted.   May I plan my funeral in advance? Absolutely!   Both the parish and the funeral homes are happy to help you plan your funeral superiority of time.  This relieves your survivors of a unconfined undersong and assures you have the funeral you wish.    Are there times when funerals are not permitted?  Yes.  Funeral Masses in denomination are not permitted on Sundays at any time, Saturdays without 1:00 pm, on Holy Days of Obligation, on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday.   Weekday evening funerals are permitted.    May I segregate scripture readings and songs? Yes.  There are choices in our Funeral Guide.  Our Bereavement Coordinator can squire you with these selections.   May family members participate in the funeral? We welcome the participation of practicing Catholics at towardly points in the funeral rites.    Login powered by eCatholic®