To make some decisions before meeting with the priest to plan the Mass:
Funeral Liturgy Planning
A representative of the family should contact the priest who will preside
at the funeral to arrange a meeting.
Fr. Keller 314-487-7970 ext. 1202 kellert@assumptionstl.org
Fr. Buehler 314-487-7970 ext. 1205 buehlerr@assumptionstl.org
Assumption provides a table large enough to include a photo of the deceased, a religious item representing the faith of the deceased, and some flowers if requested.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED AT ASSUMPTION
Visitation information
Luncheon information
Burial information
OFFERINGS AND FEES
Customarily, the following offerings and fees are offered:
$150 donation is often given to the parish.
$10 donation per altar server (usually there are 3 altar servers).
$125 fee for the organist.
$75 fee for the cantor.
Some families offer the priest a gift.