The death of a loved one is a shock, and planning a funeral can feel like a burden in a time of stress and grief. Created for pastoral ministers, deacons, pastors and parish leaders, this booklet is a helpful resource to pastorally accompany Catholic funeral planning - either in advance or after the death of a loved one. It is also a comforting planning tool for Catholics to have at home when facing aging or illness. Keep copies of this essential resource in your chapel or hand them out to families after an anointing.