top of page

Funerals

Planning a catholic funeral 

If you have lost a loved one and would like to plan a Funeral Mass with a casket or an Urn, please contact the parish office at 408-294-8953 or email at parishoffice@stmartin.org


Most Funeral Masses are celebrated Monday-Friday at 10:30AM.

The fee/donation for a Funeral Mass or a Memorial Mass is $300. This does not include Music, Flowers, or the stipend for a visiting priest.

​

When a death occurs, you should notify:

  • Emergency services 911 (when a loved one dies at home)

  • A nurse (if you are present when the person dies in a hospital, nursing facility or hospice)

  • Family and friends

  • The Parish Office 408-294-8953

  • Funeral home  

​

Meet with the funeral home:
Discuss dates and times for the Catholic Funeral Rite.  Meet with the Funeral Director and arrange the Funeral services: 

  • Burial or cremation + Casket or urn

  • Flowers + Memorial folders

​

Our office will assist you with:​

  • Confirming the date and times of the Catholic Funeral Rite

  • Vigil: Prayer the evening before the Funeral Liturgy (optional)

  • Funeral Liturgy: Funeral Mass or Memorial Mass (without casket or urn), etc., including arranging for a priest and suggestions on liturgical options (readings, music, etc.)

  • Rite of Committal at the cemetery:  A farewell to the deceased is their final “commendation to God” by the Church.  

bottom of page