Archdiocese Pastoral Guidelines for Funerals and Memorial Services

Funerals

Funeral services are permitted on any day of the year, except for Sundays and Holy Friday, unless permission is granted from the Archbishop or Metropolitan.

Memorials

Memorial services may not be chanted:

• rom the Saturday of Lazarus through the Sunday of Thomas;
• On any Feastday of the Lord; or
• Any Feastday of the Theotokos.

Metropolis of Denver Administrative Guidelines for Funerals and Memorial Services

• Administrative Guidelines for Filing Death Certificates and Celebrating Memorial Services (.pdf file)