Funeral mass for the dead?

[cmathias147]

Is it required that a funeral mass be said for those who have passed away before they are buried? Or can the deceased be buried without any funeral mass?

 

[TheLittleLady]

Under the current COVID situation, speak to your pastor. We cannot know what regs are in your Diocese.

 

[bob4]

Here is one response: https://www.catholicherald.com/faith/is_a_funeral_mass_required__what_about_fasting_/

 

[Anesti33]

Well, it’s not required to spend 100 years in Purgatory, but there for the grace of God go I…