Funeral Information

The music for Funerals at Incarnation-St. James Parish are assisted by a Professional organist and Cantor. Please contact the parish office at 609-882-2860 for arrangements.

Funeral Planning Sheet (coming soon)

• Gathering
• Psalm
• Gospel Acclamation
• Preparation of the Gifts (Formerly Offertory)
• Communion
• Final Commendation
• Sending

The following are some suggestions and commonly used hymns and songs.

Gathering

• Be Not Afraid
• In The House
• On Eagle's Wings, Joncas

Psalms

• Psalm 23
  • The Lord is My Shepherd, Kreutz
  • The Lord is My Shepherd, Alstot
  • Shepherd Me O God, Haugen
• Psalm #
  • The Lord is My Light and My Salvation
• Psalm #
  • Be With Me Lord, Haugen
  • Be With Me Lord, Joncas

Gospel Acclamation

Note: During Lent the Alleluia is substituted with "Glory and Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ".

Verse suggestions:

• I am the Resurrection and the Life, says the Lord, all who believe in Me will never die.

Preparation of Gifts (formerly Offertory)

Communion

• I am the Bread of Life, Toolan

Final Commendation

• Song of Farewell, Sands
• Come to his/her Aid (old Hundreth)

Sending

• How Great Thou Art
• On Eagle's Wings, Joncas
• We Shall Rise Again

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