At St. Mary, grieving families will find comfort as they plan their loved one’s funeral. The first step is to meet with the funeral home of your choice.
If you are not using a funeral home, call the parish office and ask for Debbie Pelliccione, who will help you schedule a service. Once the services are scheduled, a priest will meet with your family to offer condolences and to plan the funeral.
Debbie schedules the musicians for the Mass, and a musician will contact you to discuss the music. Musicians are available to play in English and Spanish. Mariachis are welcome; please discuss them with the priest in advance.
If your loved one will be laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery, make an appointment to meet with Debbie once the location in the cemetery has been chosen.
Other Catholic cemeteries — the Diocese of San José’s Catholic Cemeteries offer a sacred place for committal, cared for with reverence:
Calvary Cemetery · 2650 Madden Avenue, San José · 408-258-2940
St. John the Baptist Cemetery · 651 Old Piedmont Road, Milpitas · 408-258-2940
Gate of Heaven Cemetery · 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos · 650-428-3730