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Plan a Beautiful Catholic Funeral
Browse all 55 approved scripture readings, understand the Order of Christian Funerals, and prepare a meaningful funeral liturgy. Multilingual.
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How It Works
Three steps to a meaningful funeral liturgy.
Contact Your Parish
Reach out to the parish as soon as possible. The priest or deacon will walk you through every step.
Choose Readings
Browse all 55 approved scripture passages and select readings that bring comfort and hope.
Prepare the Program
Work with the parish to create a worship aid for family and guests attending the funeral.
Funeral Planning Resources
Everything you need to prepare a Catholic funeral.
Funeral Readings
Browse all 55 approved Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel readings for funerals.
Browse ReadingsCeremony Guide
The three rites of the Order of Christian Funerals: Vigil, Funeral Mass, and Committal.
View GuidePlanning Guide
Timeline, documents, what to expect, and practical steps from death to burial.
Read GuideFuneral FAQ
Common questions about Catholic funerals: costs, cremation, music, and more.
Read FAQGenerate Booklet
Create a print-ready funeral booklet with readings, music, and order of service. Email it in one click.
Generate BookletWhy Requiem Planner?
Built by Catholics, to serve bereaved families and parishes.
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No account required. Every reading, guide, and resource is accessible to every family, anytime.
Plan in Your Language
Planning guides in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. Scripture texts in English and Spanish.
Church-Approved Readings
Only official readings from the Order of Christian Funerals. Nothing added, nothing removed.
The Readings for a Catholic Funeral
The Church provides a rich treasury of scripture for times of grief.
The Order of Christian Funerals provides readings from four sections: Old Testament, Responsorial Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel. You choose one from each section for the Funeral Mass.
Browse Funeral ReadingsQuick Questions
Do I need an account?
No. Browse all readings and guides anytime, no account or sign-up required.
How quickly do we need to plan?
Most funerals take place within two to seven days. Contact the parish as soon as possible and they will guide you.
Can we choose our own readings?
Yes. The Church provides approved scripture passages and the family selects from them, with the priest's guidance.
Is cremation allowed?
Yes. The Catholic Church permits cremation, provided the ashes are kept in a sacred place and not scattered.
What readings are appropriate for a Catholic funeral?
The Order of Christian Funerals provides 55 approved scripture passages from four sections: Old Testament, Responsorial Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel. Families choose one reading from each section with the priest's guidance.
How do I plan a Catholic funeral Mass?
Contact your parish as soon as possible. The priest or deacon will help you select readings, plan the liturgy, coordinate music, and prepare a worship aid for attendees.
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