Graveside Reading?

[gregl71]

I’ve been asked last minute to do a reading at a graveside memorial he’s having for his mother tomorrow morning. She was a practicing Catholic and had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last couple years. She did receive last rights. My friend is not a practicing Catholic and there are only going to be a handful of people there. Can anyone help me out? My knowledge of scripture in this case is admittedly lacking. Much thanks.

 

[bobperk]

Perhaps take a look at suggested readings for funerals from the USCCB website: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-wor...funerals/readings-for-the-funeral-liturgy.cfm

I’d still run your choice by a priest beforehand if you have time, and if possible.

 

[PaulfromIowa]

I cannot help you with your specific question. I will say that it is so unfortunate when Catholics have non-practicing relatives planning their funeral services, and they don’t get the services they deserve. Perhaps you could ask your or her pastor if a Mass could be said for her.