Funeral Mass Incensing
            QUESTION from Larry on Rev. Mr

Greetings Jacob...

When recently assisting at a funeral Mass the question came up as to when we now can/have to incense the remains, etc. We are currently incensing at the offeratory - the gifts and the remains. Our pastor recently said that we cannot do that and that we have to now incense at the end of the Mass.

Is there a change? Can you shed some light on this?

Thanks and blessings,

Deacon Larry

             ANSWER by Mr. Jacob Slavek on January 5, 2004

Dear Larry,

The Order of Christian Funerals states that incense MAY be used at these times.

But honestly I can't think of a good reason not to use it, especially since the Order also states that incense is used as a sign of honor to the body of the deceased and as a sign of the prayers rising to the throne of God as a sign of farewell.

Mr. Slavek

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