At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the sacrament of the Eucharist. (Order of Christian Funerals, #4)
Planning A Catholic Funeral—A Guide (full document) English Spanish
This guide contains the following sections:
Funeral Rites: Wake, Mass, Burial
Planning Steps: Pre-plan, Plan
Links to Funeral Scripture Readings
Frequently Asked Questions
Anatomical Donations
Funeral Pre-Planning/Planning Form
Funeral Music Planning Guide