Funerals and Bereavement

Planning a Funeral Mass
Praying for our beloved family and friends as they enter into eternal rest....

Funeral Planning 
Our trained Bereavement Ministers will lead family members through the planning of memorial Masses and services.  Please contact the parish office at (440) 352-8282.

• Click the following links to review the various options for funeral Masses
• ​​1st Reading Options
• 2nd Reading Options
• Gospel Reading Options
• Suggested Musical Selections

Loss & Bereavement Ministries at St. Gabriel
 Ways we can help.... 

• Funeral Planning - Our trained Bereavement Ministers will lead family members through the planning of memorial Masses and services.  Please contact the parish office at (440) 352-8282.
• ​​Bereavement Support Group  -  Our Growing through Grief Support Group provides a spiritual and safe environment where adults who are grieving the death of a loved one can gather.  By telling their story and listening to others, participants gain a clearer understanding of their grief and are affirmed in their experiences.  Group facilitators are present to companion the bereaved as they integrate loss into their lives.  The next Support Group 7 week  Session begins Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7 pm and continues each Tuesday after through May 12, 2026.  Please complete the form below if interested in attending.
• Hope for the Holidays -   The loss of a loved one's presence can be both emotionally and spiritually painful.  The sense of loss can be felt much more deeply around the holiday seasons.  The Hope for the Holidays ministry provides an opportunity to allow the powerful love of God and the parish community to walk with you along your journey of loss. Through prayer and support, they offer a beautiful time of reflection that helps sort feelings and gain strength to discover the beauty of the holidays anew. Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 22, 2026. More information will be provided as it is made available.