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Funeral Guidelines

To assist with planning the Mass of Christian Burial, the Diocese of Peterborough has put together a document called Funeral Guidelines.  To access information about the guideline, click below.

Funeral Guideline

CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH, Instruction Ad resurgendum cum Christo regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Resources for Funerals

SUGGESTED OFFERINGS

These are the suggested offerings with the priest's pastoral decision guiding this matter.

$10 for an unannounced Mass

$20 for an announced Mass

$350 for a funeral

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