Father Philip DeVous joins Ken Craycraft to explain what makes a Catholic funeral fundamentally different from a service focused simply on remembrance or “closure.” They discuss the Mass of Christian Burial, prayer for the dead, the Paschal Mystery, the dignity of the human person, and the hope of the Resurrection. Father Philip also addresses the growing trend toward abbreviated or non-Mass funerals, the rising cost of funerals, and the proper role and placement of a eulogy. Ultimately, Catholic funeral rites point beyond earthly remembrance to the mercy of God and the promise of eternal life in Christ.