What should be done when there was no funeral Mass or memorial service?

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My mother-in-law passed away today. The adult children who provided for her care have decided on a memorial service and not a Mass. I don’t think a priest was even called to administer the Anointing of the Sick. My mother-in-law was not a practicing Catholic and neither are her children with the exception of the daughter with whom she was living during her illness and death. I’m worried because my mother-in-law did not receive the Anointing of the Sick and no Catholic Funeral Mass is being planned for her (even though the daughter, who is making the arrangements, is a practicing Catholic). I’ve tried searching this forum and the Catechism, but have found nothing which would address my concerns. Please, what does the Catholic Church teach about this? Thank you.

Therese Marie
 
Hi,

What you can do now is have a Mass or Masses offered for the repose of her soul. Just go to the office of your parish and ask to have a Mass offered.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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