The usual policy of celebrating a Funeral Mass (Mass of Christian Burial) is when a person passes, the family contacts the funeral home/director   of their choosing.  The funeral director will then contact the Church to make the arrangements on behalf of the family.
     
    FUNERAL POLICY AT ST. THOMAS
           As requested by our bishop, all pastors are asked to make the following policy to all our parishioners.
           St. Thomas Church will continue its policy to allow “Words of Comfort” formerly known as (Eulogies) at our Masses of Christian Burial. These Words of Comfort spoken by family/friends will take place  following Communion. We will follow the diocesan norms  regarding their purpose, and the time limit.