As Christians we believe that those who die are gathered to God and ushered into a new life through Christ. The burial rites of the Church provide an opportunity for family and friends to acknowledge faith and hope in the midst of loss, and to commend those we love to God’s never-failing care. All efforts should be made to contact the Pastor before any arrangements are made. Families should make arrangements with the funeral home of their choice. However, it is recommended that the Pastor be contacted when arrangements are being made in order to expedite the process and avoid possible confusion.
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds”
John 12:24
Funeral Guidelines
Please review the following guidelines
- According to Canon Law, no funeral may take place on Saturday afternoons after 3:00 PM or on Sundays. Again, all efforts should be made to contact the Pastor before any arrangements are made.
- Neither Compatriotic, fraternal nor any other organization may perform services in the Church proper.
- In the case of Cremation and/or suicide the Pastor must be informed prior to making funeral arrangements. Since such situations are outside the Canons of the Armenian Church, instructions must be received from the ecclesiastical authority (Primate).
- It is recommended that a brief biography of the deceased be provided to the Pastor at least one day prior to the funeral.
- IN LIEU OF FLOWERS donations are made directly to Holy Cross Armenian Church of Laval. The Church will receive these directly from parishioners and friends. The Church will issue tax deductible receipt for all donations and keep the records for all donations and provide a list to the family.
- No donations may be collected on behalf of any organization other than the Church.
How to Request a Funeral Service
For more information about funeral or to request a service, please contact the church. We will be pleased to answer your questions and assist you with the necessary arrangements.