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February 2017
Liturgical Guidelines for the Celebration of Funerals The following guidelines provide a summary of the ecclesial documentation concerning the Church's
Prepared by the funeral liturgies. They are also intended to serve as Office of Liturgy of the an aid to clergy and others who are involved in the Archdiocese of New York planning and celebration of funeral liturgies within the Archdiocese of New York. It should be noted that these guidelines are primarily liturgical in scope, and they do not address the many canonical and pastoral questions that may arise in the course of pastoral ministry. Such questions may be directed to the appropriate chancery office.