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The Catholic Church celebrates funerals as the incorporation of the deceased person into the Paschal mystery of Christ’s life, death and resurrection. Death is only the end of our earthly life, but not the end of our spiritual life. The funeral celebrates our earthly life in faithful relationship with God, looking toward the promise of living with God forever. When a loved one dies, please call us at 816-436-9200, ext 24, or ext 25. Please contact us to set a date and time before you contact the funeral home. We will work with you and the funeral home or crematorium to plan and schedule a date, time and a place for funeral services. The pastoral team will meet with the family to plan the vigil and funeral Mass liturgy, including selection of scripture readings and music, readers, musicians and pallbearers, and other details. If you would like to pre-plan a funeral, you may request a funeral planning guide from the parish. It includes information on planning the vigil (wake), the Mass and the Rite of Committal. The guide has suggestions for sacred scripture and music. It has a planning worksheet with detailed instructions to lead you through the process. Please call or come to the parish office to pick up a copy. The St. Joseph’s Women’s Group provides a funeral meal as a service at no charge. Other Funeral Planning Information Catholic Cemeteries, Including Resurrection Cemetery The following information should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement of any product or service. It is being provided for your information and may be a starting place for your research. Wills, Living Wills (Advanced Directives) and Living Trusts Center for Practical Bioethics Center for Practical Bioethics Resource Page Legalzoom Legacy Writer Cremation Catholic Update: Cremation and Catholics Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri Caskets—Less Expensive Options Funeral Homes Must Accept Other Caskets by Federal Law Dignified Caskets-Factory Direct Best Price Caskets Direct Casket Outlet 210 W. Maple Independence, Mo. 816-252-0979 Urns Perfect Memorials Elegant Affordable Urns Military Honors Inform the funeral director that the deceased served in the military to receive these services. Military Services Information Military Funeral Honors Bereavement Groups Liberty Hospital: 816-792-7026 North Kansas City Hospital: 816-691-5119 St. Luke’s Hospital, Barry Road Campus: 816-932-6220 Grief Counseling Catholic Charities Counseling Services: 816-333-2040 Consumer Information Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Kansas City 2009 Price Survey of Greater Kansas City Funeral Homes Living Trust Offers Your Rights When Buying Funeral Goods and Services Funerals: A Consumer Guide Kansas City Star: Don’t Let Emotion Prevent You from Shopping for the Best Funeral Price |