Service Overview
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
We accompany our community even into the grave. Whether a person dies surrounded by family or alone, we offer burial prayers, funeral services, and sacred remembrance, honoring the dignity of every life and trusting in the Resurrection.
Many of our meals are sponsored or cooked by a parishioner in memory of a loved one. Before it is served, memorial prayers are offered, candles lit and Memory Eternal is sung. Often koliva, (aka kollyva, kollyba, kolyvo, kutya or colivă) -- a traditional sweet dish of boiled wheat -- is served.
This is an opportunity for community members and visitors alike to remember those dear to them, whom they have lost.
If you would like us to serve a meal in memory of a loved one, reach out to find out how you can sponsor a memorial meal: info@noblejosephhouse.ca