Who may have their funeral at Ascension?
“A funeral for any deceased member of the faithful must generally be celebrated in his or her parish church.” One is a member of Ascension by virtue of one or both of the following factors:
What are the fees for musicians? May we have outside musicians perform?
The decision of musicians at a funeral belongs to the Pastor. Pastoral musicians rely on fees received for their services as part of their livelihood. The fee for organist and cantor is $175 each. Families in genuine financial distress may discuss this privately with the pastor.
Burials at Ascension?
Since 1968 all burial lots in our parish cemetery have been sold out! Request for burial in the parish cemetery will require you verify a plot was previously purchased for the deceased. Questions regarding our cemetery should be directed to Autumn Buck at Resurrection Cemetery (301-868-5141).