Homily is the general synonym for a sermon. In the order of worship it follows the Epistle ( usually by Paul) and the Gospel- the sermon or homily concludes the first (act) of the Mass, the so-called Liturgy of the Word- the Liturgy of the Eucharist ( which builds up to the Communion) is the second act, so to speak. Usually a hymn is played right after the sermon, and then you have the offertory hymn and prayers of the Eucharistic rite.
In the Catholic church the alternate name for a funeral Mass would be: Requiem Mass or even referred to as an: Ecclesiastical Funeral.
The name of the (catholic) funeral mass is: Requiem (Latin for eternal "rest").
Um, I call it a sermon... In Catholic Church, it's called mass. That's all I know!
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, any day that is an R1 in the Ordo, a funeral Mass is permitted. Funeral Masses are permitted on Sundays and during the Easter Triduum.
A traditional Catholic Funeral depends on the culture that the funeral is being held in. The traditional Catholic Western Cultural funeral begins with a mass in which the body is blessed, mass is said, and the body is placed in the grave. the biggest difference is that there is a catholic mass in the funeral rights.
Since a Catholic funeral begins with a funeral Mass, anyone may attend. Also, since one of the Corporal Works of Mercy is to bury the dead, Catholics view attendance at and participation in a funeral Mass to be a virtuous act and a chance to pray for the soul of the departed.
If the person is not Catholic, a funeral mass may be refused. However, if married or part of a Catholic family and did not deny chuch teachings, then it is still possible.
The length of a Catholic funeral mass can vary. However, it will generally last for about one hour. Stages include conveyance to the church, the cycle of prayers, the mass and then the absolution. Afterwards, the body is transported to the cemetery or crematory.
Under normal conditions a Roman Catholic cannot substitute a Coptic Mass, which is an Orthodox Church, for his Sunday obligation to assist at a Catholic Mass unless there is no Catholic Church in the area. However, a Catholic may attend a Coptic wedding or funeral in the same way he may attend a Protestant funeral or wedding.
It is lit for every Mass during Easter Season and for a funeral Mass as well as for Baptisms.
There is no reason why you should not attend. Non-Catholics can attend Catholic events. Personally, I would recommend that you attend, the Mass would be the Catholic equivalent of the funeral, and the Rosary would be the equivalent of the viewing.
You can obtain a mass card from a local Catholic church or a religious bookstore. Some funeral homes also provide mass cards for purchase. Additionally, you may be able to order a mass card online from Catholic websites or retailers.