Funerals
The Church has always made the care of the grieving a priority in her ministry, beginning with the example of Jesus himself. The miraculous raising of Lazarus, the healing of Jairus' daughter, the reference in the Beatitudes to the comforting of those who mourn-all these are clear expressions of the Lord's concern of those experiencing the pain of the loss of a loved one.
To make funeral arrangements for a loved one please contact the funeral home of your choice. The funeral director will then work with parish staff to arrange for the Mass or Service of Christian Burial. The priest or deacon presiding at the funeral will contact the family to arrange a meeting to coordinate the selection of readings, hymns and family participation.
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Sacred Heart Parish owns and operates St. Mary's Cemetery, located on Wood St. in Middleborough. St. Mary's first burial dates back to 1891 and currently has lots available in the new Hopedale section. All parishioners are welcome to purchase lots in a pre-need or at-need manner. Payment plans are available. It is not required to be Catholic to be buried at St. Mary’s. For more information and copies of the cemetery regulations, please call the Parish Offices at 508-947-0444. More on St. Mary's...
