FUNERAL MINISTRY TEAMS TRAINING

One of our Building Hope Pastoral objectives for 2025-2027 is to:

Establish a FUNERAL MINISTRY TEAM where one does not currently exist, or seek to expand and develop it where it does, providing at least two trained and commissioned lay funeral ministry leaders within the partnership.

Training for parish Funeral Ministry Teams is available on a deanery/parish partnership level.

This three module training course is for all those currently in parish funeral ministry, as well as those considering this important role.

Module 1 includes:

• What is Funeral Ministry?
• Exploring the Order of Christian Funerals
• Forming a Funeral Team
• The Art of Accompaniment

Module 2 includes:

• Diocesan Funeral Ministry Policy Guidelines
• Liturgies to accompany the Funeral Journey
• Roles on the Funeral Team

Module 3 includes:

• Meeting with the Family
• Planning the Funeral Liturgy
• Guiding Principles
• Useful Resources

A certificate of completion is given to those who complete ALL 3 modules.

For more details please contact peter.siney@dublindiocese.ie