Our prayers are with you during this time of grief and loss. God’s blessings to you for comfort, grace, love and strength. Roseville Lutheran pastors, staff, and congregation are here to be of assistance to you during this process of funeral planning and grief.
At the time of loss
If your loved one has recently passed away, please call the Roseville Lutheran Church office to speak to someone in pastoral care ministry. If you call outside of normal church office hours, please carefully listen to the voicemail prompts. It will direct you to an emergency contact and phone number.
Service at Roseville Lutheran Church
If you plan to have the funeral or memorial service at Roseville Lutheran Church, please contact a pastoral care ministry staff person. They can assist you with funeral/memorial service and reception preparations. A pastor will typically meet with the family for 1 to 2 hours to discuss the order of service.
Funeral Preparations
It is often difficult for families to make decisions regarding funeral arrangements at the time of the death of a loved one. In the midst of grieving the family must make many important decisions. They frequently wish that they knew the desires of the one who died. This is an opportunity for you to think about your funeral plans. You may use this as a guide for your thinking and may use it to make your personal desires known to the pastoral staff of Roseville Lutheran church.
If you are anticipating the death of a loved one, a pastor is available to assist with funeral planning and preparations. The pastor can also provide communion, pray and visitation with the family and loved one before death.
Photographs & Other Keepsakes
Now is a good time to go through old photographs and keepsakes. You might want to think about which picture you would like to go with the obituary or on the funeral bulletin, photographs to display at the visitation, etc. You might also want to think about and discuss other keepsakes that you want at the visitation or poems or other readings you would like shared.
All Saints’ Weekend
On the first weekend in November, Roseville Lutheran Church celebrates All Saints’ Weekend. During worship, the Roseville Lutheran congregation remembers those that have passed away and celebrates their eternal life.
Grief Counseling
For more information on grief counseling and groups, visit the RLC counseling page on this website.
