Funerals

Funerals in the Episcopal Church

The Rite of the Burial of the Dead serves two purposes in the Episcopal Church. First, it is primarily an Easter liturgy. Like Christ on the morning of his Resurrection, our loved one has entered into a full Communion of divine love and a complete experience of God’s grace in a way not possible on Earth. The funeral rites celebrate this momentous and joyous event with numerous parts from the Easter Mass. Simultaneously, the rite is for those of us still living who mourn and remember the life our loved one led.

Funerals at Little Fork

All are welcomed to be put to rest on the Burying Ground at Little Fork. Our open door policy meets families where they need to be. The greatest gift we can offer is access to a beautiful and sacred place where loved ones can be buried and families can visit, sit under the cherry trees and feel at peace. Burial services are grounded in Episcopal Church tradition while the structure is customized for each family.