Funerals

Honoring the Life of a Loved One in the Catholic Faith

With deepest sympathy, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. During this difficult time, St. Elizabeth Parish is here to accompany you with prayer, compassion, and pastoral care as you honor your loved one through the sacred rites of the Catholic Church.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
— Psalm 34:18

Our parish community recognizes the right of every Catholic to receive a Christian Funeral. The Funeral Mass is the Church's prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of life, entrusting the deceased to God's loving mercy while offering comfort and hope to those who mourn.

Planning a Funeral

Our parish staff and Consolation Ministry are available to guide you through every step of planning the funeral liturgy.

Families will receive assistance in selecting:

• Scripture readings
• Responsorial Psalm
• Hymns and sacred music
• General Intercessions
• Funeral Mass planning
• Optional Words of Remembrance

Catholic family members or friends are welcome to proclaim the Scripture readings during the Funeral Mass if they feel comfortable doing so.

When appropriate, a parish representative may also visit the funeral home to pray with the family prior to the Funeral Mass.

Eligibility

Funeral services at St. Elizabeth Parish are available for:

• Registered parishioners and their immediate family
• Non-registered individuals, with approval from the Pastor

If you are unsure about eligibility, please contact the parish office. We are happy to assist you.

Funeral Schedule

All funeral arrangements must be coordinated through the parish office.

• Funeral Masses are generally celebrated Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 AM.
• Funeral Masses are not scheduled on Thursdays, Saturdays, or Sundays due to the parish liturgical schedule.
• Visitation in the church may begin as early as 8:15 a.m.
  • Families may choose a private visitation, a public visitation, or a private visitation followed by a public visitation prior to the Funeral Mass.Funeral services cannot be scheduled around the parish's 12:00 PM daily Mass.
• Whenever possible, funeral arrangements should be made at least one month in advance.
  • Please note that the parish office appreciates as much advance notice as possible when scheduling funeral services. Clergy assignments are made based on the priests' availability and schedules.
• If your family wishes to share a eulogy, it must be given before the Funeral Mass begins. Please allow enough time before Mass for the eulogy to be completed.
  • For example, if the Funeral Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. and the eulogy is expected to last approximately 15 minutes, it should begin at 9:45 a.m.
• Burial should be scheduled within approximately one hour following the Funeral Mass to ensure a smooth transition to the Rite of Committal.

Funeral Services Available

At St. Elizabeth Church

• Funeral Mass with Burial

At the Mortuary or Cemetery

• Prayer Service with Burial
• Prayer Service without Burial
• Graveside Service

Funeral Mass

The Order of Christian Funerals includes:

• Reception of the Body
• Sprinkling with Holy Water
• Placing of the Pall
• Liturgy of the Word
• Homily
• Liturgy of the Eucharist
• Final Commendation
• Procession to the Place of Committal

An optional Words of Remembrance may be offered before the Final Commendation.

Required Forms

To finalize funeral arrangements, the following will be needed:

• Funeral Arrangements Confirmation Form
• Funeral Mass Selections Form (when applicable) 
  • If the funeral date falls between March 29 and May 14, 2027 (the Easter Season), please complete the Easter Funeral Mass Planning Forms instead of the regular Funeral Mass Planning Forms.
• Clergy Report from the mortuary or cemetery
• Coordination with your chosen funeral home
• Required payment (Fees listed below)

These forms are provided by the parish office.

Fees

Service	Registered Parishioner	Non-Registered
Funeral Mass w/ Burial	$400	$700
Choir (Optional, CASH ONLY)	$100	$200
Mortuary Prayer Service & Burial	$200	$300
Mortuary Prayer Service (No Burial)	$150	$200
Graveside Service (Burial Only)	$100	$150

 

Payment Policy

• Payment may be made by cash or check.
• Choir fees must be paid in cash.
• We suggest offering a separate donation to the priest celebrant(s) as a gesture of gratitude for their ministry

Hospitality

Families are welcome to offer coffee, light refreshments, or bentos before or after the funeral service.

Please note that formal receptions, meals, or large gatherings are not permitted on parish grounds. Additionally, our parish hall is unavailable for funeral receptions due to its regular use by our school and ongoing parish operations.

Contact Us

To begin planning a funeral or to speak with a member of our staff, please contact the parish office.

Jayna Lua
Parish Secretary
JLua@rcchawaii.org

Sr. Shylla Madonna
Receptionist & Office Administrator
mshylla@rcchawaii.org

Phone:
(808) 487-2414
(808) 487-2415

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are honored to accompany you and your family with prayer, compassion, and reverence as you entrust your loved one to God's eternal care.
 

Funeral Arrangement Forms are Available for Download Below:

Funeral Guidelines

Funeral Arrangements Confirmation Form

Funeral Mass Forms

Funeral Mass Forms (EASTER 2027)