Funerals
At St. Anastasia Catholic Church, we are honored to accompany families in their time of grief through the sacred celebration of the Funeral Rite. The Church’s funeral liturgy is first and foremost an act of worship—commending the deceased to God’s mercy, proclaiming our hope in the Resurrection, and offering consolation to those who mourn.
Funeral Masses are ordinarily celebrated Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Church, with exceptions made during Holy Week, in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Church.
Families wishing to arrange for a funeral at St. Anastasia are asked to meet with our Ministry of Consolation. This ministry will walk with you through the planning process and assist with funeral arrangements, including the selection of Scripture readings, sacred music, and the structure of the liturgy, ensuring that the rites of the Church are observed with care and compassion. St. Anastasia holds the utmost reverence for the Funeral Rite, and the rubrics of the Catholic Church are faithfully followed. This includes the selections of Scripture, sacred music and the entirety of the liturgy. It maintains the funeral liturgy to remain centered on Christ, offering families the space to grieve, to pray, and to give thanks for the life of their loved one within the promise of eternal life.
Please note that all military honors and salutes take place outside of the church, so that the sacred nature of the liturgy may be preserved.
We extend our prayers and support to all families during this difficult time and are committed to serving you with dignity, faith, and compassion. Please contact the parish office for information on making funeral arrangements at 904-471-5364.
Columbarium
A Columbarium is a place where the cremains (ashes) of our deceased parishioners are laid to rest.
We draw comfort knowing that the ashes of a loved one will rest in a Columbaria on sacred ground, near the altar where Mass is celebrated every day. The St. Augustine and St. Monica Columbaria, connecting the North and South ends of the church and Our Lady’s Chapel, are appointed with large benches for seating and reflection. The Northern & Southern Cloisters are all reserved, however the Columbaria that flank either side of the entrance to the church are available. St. Anastasia’s newest Columbaria, St. Anne and St. Hilda, are available for inurnment of any baptized Catholic, their spouse, dependents and relatives. These Columbaria, located on either side of the main entrance to the church, offer the gift of visiting a loved one before or after Mass in a place of peace, with a reflective atmosphere for quiet contemplation and prayer. Inurned in this sacred place, our departed relatives and friends will always be with the family that worships at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Download the information packet HERE For pricing information on the Columbaria, contact the parish office at 904-471-5364 or email sec@saccfl.org.
Due to the ocean breezes blowing through the area, neither temporary nor permanent displays of flowers or other memorabilia are allowed in the Columbarium.
