Losing a loved one is a time of deep sorrow and grief. As a parish community, we extend our heartfelt condolences and assure you of our prayers. Please know that you are not alone—our parish family is here to walk with you, offering comfort, guidance, and support as you navigate this challenging time. Rooted in our Catholic faith and hope in the Resurrection, we are committed to supporting you in both spiritual and practical ways throughout the funeral process.
To begin the process of arranging a funeral at our parish, please first submit your information here. After we receive your initial information, we will connect you with caring members of our team who will guide and support you through each step of the funeral preparations. You may also notify the Parish Office of your loved one’s passing by calling 770-416-0002 or emailing us at cranft@maryourqueen.com.
- Volunteers work with members of the clergy to assist the family during this time of need, preparing for the Funeral Mass, and will also follow up with family members as needed.
- Funeral Times: Our regular funeral times are 10:00am Monday, 10:00am and 2:00pm Wednesday-Friday, and 10:00 am on Saturday, when available. Alternate times are based on the availability of the clergy and the church.
- Funeral Receptions: Families who are parishioners may schedule our Parish Hall for a funeral reception, based on availability. We do not have a Funeral Reception ministry; instead, we encourage families to arrange for catering (such as Publix) and set up as needed.
- Grief Support: We offer a 7-week grief care support group. Trained volunteers are committed to aiding families grieving the death of a loved one with prayer and information about recovery and renewed hope.
- All Souls Requiem Mass: Honor the memory of your loved ones by adding their names to our Book of Remembrance during the month of October. We will remember your loved ones at our All Souls Requiem Mass.
Please consult the following liturgical resources as you prayerfully discern and plan for your or your loved one’s Funeral Mass. We hope that these resources are helpful. They are not meant to replace the personal support that you may need with planning, rather as a guide for you to consult prior to scheduling a meeting.
Funeral Readings:
| 1st Reading – The Old Testament (Outside Easter) | 2nd Reading – The New Testament | 2nd Reading – The New Testament |
| Daniel 12: 1-3 | Romans 5:5-11 | 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 |
| Wisdom 3: 1-6,9 | Romans 5: 17-21 | 1 Corinthians 15: 20-23 |
| Wisdom 3: 1-9 | Romans 6: 3-9 | 1 Corinthians 15: 51-57 |
| Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9 | Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 | 2 Corinthians 4:14-5;1 |
| Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 | Romans 8: 14-23 | 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 |
| 2 Maccabees 12:43-46 | Romans 8: 31b-35, 37-39 | |
| Job 19:1, 23-27a | Romans 14:7-9, 10c-12 | |
| Lamentations 3:17-26 | Philippians 3:20-21 | |
| Wisdom 4:7-15 | 2 Timothy 2:8-13 | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 | ||
| 1st Reading – The New Testament (During Easter Time) | Gospel Reading: | |
| Acts 10:34-43 (short form, 10:34-36, 42-43) | At the discretion of Fr. Byrd | |
| Revelation 14:13 | ||
| Revelation 20:11-21:1 | ||
| Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7 | ||
Music Selections for Catholic Funerals at Mary Our Queen (subject to change during Lent):
| Entrance Hymn | Offertory Hymn | Communion Hymn | Recessional Hymn | Psalms | Marian Hymns | Specials after Communion |
| Be Still, My Soul | Holy, Holy, Holy | At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing | Faith of Our Fathers | Psalm 23 – The Lord is My Shepherd | Hail, Holy Queen | Ave Maria by Schubert |
| Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation | I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say | Holy God, We Praise Thy Name | For All the Saints | Psalm 27 – The Lord Is My Light and Salvation | Immaculate Mary | Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod |
| Lift High the Cross | Love Divine, All Loves Excelling | Tantum Ergo | I Know That My Redeemer Lives | Psalm 95 – My Soul in Stillness Waits | Mary, First Among Believers | Ave Maria by Caccini |
| O God, Our Help in Ages Past | Shepherd of Souls | What Wondrous Love is This | Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You | Psalm 103- The Lord is Kind and Merciful | O Sanctissima/ O Holy One | Panis Angelicus by Franck |
| The King of Love My Shepherd Is | There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy | O God Beyond All Praising | Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths | Salve Regina | ||
| Sing With All the Saints in Glory |