Funerals


The people of St. Joseph Parish offer you our prayerful support and deepest sympathy at this time of loss in your life. We wish to share with you our hope in the Lord Jesus and the life he has promised to those who believe.  Our prayers are with you as you prepare and plan for the Mass of Christian Burial for your departed loved one.


To assist your planning, please download the Funeral Guide below. The guide includes suggestions for the First and Second Readings, along with song suggestions for the Opening, Offertory, Communion and the Closing procession. 

Please fill out the last page of the guide and submit it to the Parish Office before meeting with the priest.

If you need a hard copy of the form, please contact the Parish Office at 330-928-2173.  


St. Joseph Funeral Planning Booklet