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Thank you for your interest in our video. You may also be interested in one of our other videos on why it is important to have a Funeral Mass: czcams.com/video/o6C9lsLWgNI/video.html “A Catholic who dies is to be given funeral rites according to the norms of canon, liturgical, and particular law (cf. OCF 10).” (Archdiocese of Denver Pastoral Handbook, July 1, 2023, 5.9.1.1)

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Deacon Marc is a ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Denver. In the Archdiocese of Denver, deacons are required to wear a Roman Collar as well as a Deacon Cross when serving in ministry. The wearing of "clerics" by deacons differs from diocese to diocese. Permanent Deacons can be married when they are ordained.

Yes! There are additional rules that need to be followed when having a burial at sea, while we are more land locked here in Colorado, we did talk about a few of those pieces during the second part of this video where we tackled two other less common methods of disposition: czcams.com/video/tp61StMFMO4/video.html

@@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese Thank you, father. A lot of Catholics in my community do sea burial. We always remember them by scattering flowers at the sea or river.

Thank you for your interest in our video. Actually, planning ahead if one the the greatest gifts for your family. We also have a webpage dedicated to Catholic teaching and norms for for funerals, cremation, and burial. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach our to us. cfcscolorado.org/catholic-teaching/

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Thank you for your interest in our video and sharing your experience. Planning ahead if one the the greatest gifts for your family. If you are ever in need, we also offer a free grief support program. Visit the following link to learn more: cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/grief-support/

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Blessings! Your comment could not be any further from the truth. In fact, we will inter any cremated remains in a beautiful mausoleum at no charge or cost. As we are a nonprofit ministry, we are committed to fulfilling the Corporal Work of Mercy of Burying the Dead. Please let us know if you would like to discuss the option for a free internment through our Crypt of All Souls Ministry. cfcscolorado.org/

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Thank you for your interest in our video. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

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Thank you for your interest in our video. To learn more about our Precious Lives burial ministry, please visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/precious-lives-burial/

Thank you for your interest in our video. With God all things are possible. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our Precious Lives burial ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/precious-lives-burial/

@@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese I lost many children. By spontaneous abortion, It was a result of a chemical explosion working for the United States government. That damaged my lungs in my body. I was so elated when I found out I was with child. But then that joy ended in sorrow with the loss. So many women stand alone, cause your spouses turn their backs on them as mine did I still morn the loss of my babies, and I pray Someday I will see them again 🙏

Thank you for sharing your story. We hold an annual Children's Memorial Mass in which we remember the children that have gone too soon. The next one is schedule for October 7th. You may submit the name of your child to be included in the Mass intentions by using the following online form: forms.office.com/r/1mH1HZrDQw The Mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed by visiting our website: cfcscolorado.org/events/childrens-mass/ God bless you!

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/

Thank you for your interest in our video. We are sorry to hear about your friend. Many local counties offer burial assistance programs for those that can't afford cremation. We have a page on our website with a link to the local counties in the Denver metro area: cfcscolorado.org/funeral-burial-assistance/ The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." Our ministry serves all faiths and offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." Our ministry serves all faiths and offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/ “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Can a divorced lapse Catholic,when he dies ,is he allowed a requiem mass and be buried,out of the church

Yes, the church will not deny a mass to any baptized individual who would like to have a Funeral Mass.

Thank you God Bless🙏🏻

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/

Thank you for your interest in our video. With God all things are possible. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Thank you for the clarification. I am not a Catholic but the information is useful.

It it our pleasure. We are a Catholic ministry and we serve all faiths. For more information about our ministry, please visit cfcscolorado.org/

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Thank you for your interest in our video. Be sure to watch the following video in this series titled, "Catholic Cremation Dos and Don'ts" czcams.com/video/krgAw70b22c/video.html “When, for legitimate motives, cremation of the body has been chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases, in a church or an area, which has been set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority. […] The conservation of the ashes of the departed in a domestic residence is not permitted. […] In order that every appearance of pantheism, naturalism or nihilism be avoided, it is not permitted to scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way, nor may they be preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

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Thank you and may God bless you! The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." Our ministry offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/

Our prayers are with you as you carry the cross of cancer. We also offer our condolences on the loss of your wife. We would love to speak with you further about your end of life options if you are interested. Please feel free to reach out to Deacon Marc at 303-715-2083. There are many benefits to interring your wife’s and your cremated remains in a cemetery. If cost is an issue, we have a no cost option. We would love to discuss those benefits with you. Again, our prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Thank you for your interest in our video. Different faith traditions have different practices that are grounded in the beliefs of the faith. There is beauty in the practices of the Catholic Church that are grounded in scripture and tradition. As we progress through future editions of Funeral Facts with Deacon Marc, we will explore further these practices and their grounding in the beliefs and truths of the Catholic faith.

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese Thanks for the explanation, my comment meant to highlight the fact the final resurrection will not require a “buried” body. All the rest is very clear. May God bless you.

Yes, our hope is in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. Blessings! “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/

Thank you for your interest in our video. Our ministry offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our cremation services, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/services/cremation/

Thank you for your interest in our video. Peace be with you.

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

Thank you for your interest in our video. Our ministry offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

What about the Saints who were burned alive! Their souls reside with God but their mortal bodies were certainly never buried just to mold away and return to ash!

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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Proclaimed by the priest for the distribution of ashes during the Ash Wednesday liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.)

Exactly

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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Proclaimed by the priest for the distribution of ashes during the Ash Wednesday liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.)

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"O Suffering Jesus, O Sorrowful Mary, We give you glory, thanks, and praise; O bless our works and guide our ways. - Amen." Sisters of Loretto archivist, Sister Eleanor Craig, explains, “Loretto’s devotion from 1812 forward has been to the Mother of Jesus in her sorrow over her son Jesus suffering. Today we might say our concerns focus on all women who sorrow over the sufferings of their children. The images of the Sorrowful Mother and Suffering Jesus have traditionally been displayed in every Loretto convent and school. The universal prayer of Loretto students and Sisters has been ‘O Suffering Jesus, O Sorrowful Mary, We give you glory, thanks, and praise; O bless our works and guide our ways.'"

Farewell!

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