Although St. Paul's is currently without a rector we are still here to assist you. If you are considering having a funeral here, please call us at (401) 294-4357.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
You can have a funeral here regardless of your (or your loved one's) church affiliation, or lack thereof. All are loved children of God.
We use the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the readings recommended in the Prayer Book.
Communion is encouraged, but does not have to be a part of the service. All are welcome, even encouraged, to receive communion. If guests are more comfortable receiving bread only or simply being blessed, that is fine too. We aren’t forcing anything. We use an Old Testament blessing (non-Trinitarian), for your non-Christian friends.
Timing We don’t have funerals on Sundays (that is the Lord’s day), or on Christmas Eve or Day, nor Good Friday, Holy Saturday, or Easter.
Flowers The family orders the flowers; 2 vases, 1 for each pedestal behind the altar, only.
Music Our organist will play or arrange for a substitute. We play live, church appropriate music. Hymns come from the 1982 Hymnal of the Episcopal church or from the supplementary hymnal, LEVAS. That keeps us from copyright issues.
Clergy St. Paul's will help with finding clergy to officiate and preach.
Remarks If a family member or close friend wants to speak, please consult with the Priest to determine the best place for this in the ceremony.
We use the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the readings recommended in the Prayer Book.
Communion is encouraged, but does not have to be a part of the service. All are welcome, even encouraged, to receive communion. If guests are more comfortable receiving bread only or simply being blessed, that is fine too. We aren’t forcing anything. We use an Old Testament blessing (non-Trinitarian), for your non-Christian friends.
Timing We don’t have funerals on Sundays (that is the Lord’s day), or on Christmas Eve or Day, nor Good Friday, Holy Saturday, or Easter.
Flowers The family orders the flowers; 2 vases, 1 for each pedestal behind the altar, only.
Music Our organist will play or arrange for a substitute. We play live, church appropriate music. Hymns come from the 1982 Hymnal of the Episcopal church or from the supplementary hymnal, LEVAS. That keeps us from copyright issues.
Clergy St. Paul's will help with finding clergy to officiate and preach.
Remarks If a family member or close friend wants to speak, please consult with the Priest to determine the best place for this in the ceremony.
