On behalf of our Ascension and St. Edmund Parish community, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy at the death of your loved one. Please know that we are here to support you during this difficult time. To begin planning for a Mass of Christian Burial please contact your preferred local Funeral Director. The local funeral homes are familiar with our parish and will work with you to schedule a funeral mass. You will then be connected with a parish staff member to select readings, music and talk through the specifics of the liturgy.

For further information about planning a Funeral Mass or Memorial Mass at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish, please contact JaneAnne Campbell, Liturgy Coordinator, at [email protected] or David Anderson, Director of Pastoral Music and Liturgy, at [email protected] or (708) 848-2703.

Forms and Other Resources

> planning a funeral at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish (PDF)> planning a funeral form (PDF)

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Readings for Funerals
> First Readings (PDF)
> Second Readings (PDF)
> Gospel Readings (PDF)

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> Music for funerals (PDF)
> Intercessions for Funerals (Word)
> words of remembrance (PDF)
> funeral honorariums (PDF) 
> Information on Catholic Cemeteries 
> Parish Funeral Announcements