What to do when your loved one dies:

• If the person is on hospice, call your hospice contact first. Hospice will come to your home to confirm death and pronounce time of death. They will then call the funeral home for you.
• If the person is Not on hospice and the death occurs at home, call a funeral home and they will coordinate with the coroner's office. Below are two funeral homes in our area who we work with frequently:
• Accent Funeral Home, 208-888-5833
• Cloverdale Funeral Home, 208-375-2212
•  Once you have contacted the funeral home, call our parish office, 208-375-6651. One of our team members at the front desk, will assign a Deacon who will reach out to meet with you and your family. The Deacon will assist in working with the funeral home and all the details they will need in planning your loved one's funeral Mass. 
• If you call us after hours, or when the St. Mark’s office is closed, please leave your name, phone number, and the name of the person who has passed away. Our team will call you back as soon as possible or the next business day.
• We ask that you respectfully embrace our worship and liturgy protocols.

 

When you meet with the Deacon you will discuss:

• Scheduling the date and time with family and funeral home
• Funerals Masses at St. Mark’s are scheduled Monday, Tuesday or Friday at 11:00am
• Deacon will verify burial or interment location, date and time with the funeral home
• St. Mark’s offers funeral Masses only
• Funerals outside of Mass can be arranged to take place at a funeral home or other location
• Optional recitation of the Rosary can take place prior to the funeral Mass, the evening prior at the funeral home or the Church if the Church and St. Mark’s Deacon is available
• A member of St. Mark’s clergy will participate in all liturgies
• Visiting Catholic clergy are welcome with permission from the Pastor
• Selection of readings and responsorial psalm for the Mass
• Livestream availability
• Funeral reception/luncheon (for registered parishioners only)
• Fees associated with the funeral (with the funeral home director or Deacon)

 

When the Music Director Contacts you:

• Plan the music for the funeral Mass
• You will be provided a list of appropriate music to choose from
• Recorded music is not allowed
• Only trained musicians who are familiar with the Catholic liturgy and aspects of ministering at a funeral Mass are allowed
• St. Mark’s has many qualified musicians and cantors who bring beauty, dignity and respect to the funeral Mass
• We require 2 musicians from St. Mark’s assigned by the Music Director
• Family members or outside musicians by discretion and approval of Music Director only

 

Grief is never an easy burden to bear. There is no denying that we hurt because we miss and love the one who has died. St. Mark’s offers a Grief Share Ministry which offers support and encouragement for your grief journey. For more information, please contact the parish office at 208-375-6651