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A Guide to Catholic & Christian Funerals in Malaysia

While the core aspects of Christian funerals remain similar, Catholic and general Christian services have distinct traditions and rituals.

Funeral Home Preparations in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Malaysia

    • Collecting the Body

      1. From Hospital/Home: Arrange transportation to a funeral parlour or mortuary.
      2. Legal Requirements: Obtain a death certificate and required permits for burial or cremation .

    • Funeral Home Preparations

      1. Embalming/Preparation: Decide on embalming, dressing, and preparing the body.
      2. Casket Selection: Choose a casket or urn .
      3. Optional: Arrange a rosary service if the family prefers.

    • Planning the Service

      1. Venue: Usually held at a Catholic church .
      2. Order of Service: Based on the Catholic Funeral Rite โ€” The Vigil (Wake), The Funeral Mass, and The Rite of Committal.

    • The Vigil (Wake)

      1. Location: Held at the funeral home or church.
      2. Rosary/Prayers: Led by a priest or deacon, often including the recitation of the Rosary.

    • The Funeral Mass

      1. Entrance Procession: The priest leads the service with the body present.
      2. Liturgy of the Word: Readings from the Bible.
      3. Homily: A sermon or reflection shared by the priest.
      4. Liturgy of the Eucharist: Holy Communion service.
      5. Final Commendation: Blessings and prayers offered over the casket.

  • Burial or Cremation

    1. Committal Service: Conducted at the burial ground or cremation site.
    2. Final Prayers: The priest offers blessings as the last step of the service.
Catholic Funeral Procedures
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Priest Waves Senser at Catholic Funeral

General Catholic & Christian Funeral Procedures in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Malaysia

    • Collecting the Body

      1. From Hospital/Home: Arrange transportation to a funeral parlour or mortuary.
      2. Legal Requirements: Obtain a death certificate and necessary permits as part of the funeral process .

    • Planning the Service

      1. Venue: Services may be held at a church , funeral home, or graveside.
      2. Date/Time: Schedule according to the family’s preference or guidance from the pre-planning team .
      3. Order of Service: Usually includes hymns, prayers, eulogies, and scripture readings, as described in our Christian funeral guide .
      4. Officiant: A pastor or minister leads the service.

    • The Funeral Service

      1. Opening: Welcome and prayer by the officiant.
      2. Eulogies/Tributes: Shared by loved onesโ€”often coordinated by the funeral director .
      3. Scripture Readings: Selected Bible passages.
      4. Hymns/Songs: Music chosen by the family and church.
      5. Sermon/Homily: Message of hope delivered by the minister.
      6. Closing Prayer: Final blessing.

    • Burial or Cremation

      1. Procession: Travel to the burial ground or cremation site.
      2. Committal Service: Brief service at the graveside or crematorium .
      3. Final Rites: Blessings and prayers marking the final farewell.
General Christian Funeral Procedures
Common funeral Tradition

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