Funerals
✝ Funerals
Comfort, Prayer & Christian Hope
What to Do When a Loved One Dies:
During the initial stages of planning, please contact our parish office to meet with our priest, Rev. Xavier Arimboor, who will gently guide you through the preparation process for a meaningful funeral for your loved one.
Call 406-781-1830 or email office@stannscathedral.org to schedule an appointment.
If you are working with a funeral home, the funeral director will assist in contacting St. Ann’s Cathedral and coordinating arrangements with our staff, but it is vital to have a face-to-face meeting with our priest to ensure all of the wishes of your loved one is met with grace and consideration.
If you choose not to work with a funeral home, St. Ann’s Cathedral is here to help. We can offer budget friendly funeral arrangements and can assist you in preparing a loving, prayerful, and respectful celebration of your loved one’s life and their entrance into the eternal life.
Please contact us whenever you are ready. We are honored to support you and your family during this difficult time.
We work with all local funeral homes to include Schnider's Funeral Home, O'Connor Funeral Home, and Croxford Funeral Home.
Scripture Readings:
There are three readings required for a Catholic funeral. The first reading is from the Old Testament, the second reading is from the New Testament, and the third reading is from the Gospel.
Family members and friends are encouraged to participate by reading the First and Second readings. The Gospel is read by the Priest or Deacon celebrating the funeral. During your initial visit with us, we can help you make these selections.
For suggestions on scripture for Catholic funerals, please click the following link for the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops website: USCCB Funeral Resources
Funeral Music:
Our Music Director, Dawn Harant-Bushard, will help you select appropriate music for the funeral Mass and will also organize all musicians needed. At St Ann's Cathedral, we can provide an organist, pianist, and flutist upon request and depending on availability of the musicians' schedules.
Funeral Luncheons:
Funeral luncheons are provided FREE by St Ann's Cathedral to families who choose our parish to celebrate their deceased loved one. The only cost to the your family is the main entree that is paid for prior to the funeral date.
All set up, clean up, decorations, side dishes, desserts, and drinks are provided by our parish Funeral Ministry, managed by Mickey Ledford and her team of volunteers. Funeral luncheons are typically held in our Annex and St Mary's Garden next to the Cathedral.
For groups larger than 65 guests, we can request the Heisey Community Center gym for your luncheon.
If the Heisey is not available, other options to be considered are the Knights of Columbus West Side Hall and the Black Eagle Community Center.
These other venues are at an additional cost.
If you are interested in preplanning a funeral for a loved one or for yourself, contact us to make an appointment, so we can record your wishes in writing. All funeral plans are kept confidential and are only discussed with your designated friend or family member.
Contact Information:
Phone: 406-781-1830
Email: office@stannscathedral.org
Office hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 2pm
For more details about our funeral services, please click any of the additional tabs on this page.
