At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting word of God and the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the just. The Mass, the memorial of Christ's death and resurrection, is the principal celebration of the Christian funeral. 
(excerpts are taken from the General Introduction of the Order of Christian Funerals)

Scheduling a Funeral Liturgy at St. Cyprian Parish

Funeral Liturgies are not permitted on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday. Otherwise, Funeral Liturgies may be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00AM or 2:00PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays if the church and the priest are available.
The Chapel is available to the family:

• Thirty (30) minutes before the start time of the Funeral Liturgy for preparation.

• One (1) hour for the Funeral Liturgy

• Usually thirty (30) minutes after the Funeral Liturgy for greetings and for clearing all environment and decor. 

Readings For Funeral Liturgies
At the Vigil, Funeral Liturgy, and Rite of Committal, scriptural passages    are read. The Catholic Church does not permit substituting other sources       of literature for these readings. Poetry or excerpts from literature are appropriately read at the funeral home following the Vigil or at a later time when the family is gathered.
As part of the Funeral Liturgy planning, the family will be asked to select the Scripture Readings (one First Reading, one Responsorial Psalm, one Second Reading, one Gospel Reading) and the Prayer of the Faithful from the list provided by the Parish. The family will also be asked to designate baptized family members to do the readings and the Prayer of the Faithful during the Funeral Liturgy.

First Reading
Outside Easter Time: Old Testament

2 Maccabees 12:43-46  C1  (1011-1)
He acted in an excellent and noble way as he had the resurrection of the dead in view.

Job 19:1, 23-27a  C2  (1011-2)
I know that my Vindicator lives.

Wisdom 3:1-9 (Long Form) or Wisdom 3:1-6,9 (Short Form)  C3  (1011-3)
As sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.

Wisdom 4:7-15  C4  (1011-4)
An unsullied life, the attainment of old age.

Isaiah 25:6a,7-9  C5  (1011-5)
He will destroy death forever.

Lamentations 3:17-26  C6  (1011-5)
It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the Lord.

Daniel 12:1-3  C7  (1011-7)
Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake.

During Easter Time: New Testament

During the Easter season one of the following four readings is used as a first reading instead of a passage from the Old Testament.

Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43 (Long Form) or Acts of the Apostles 10:34-36, 42-43(Short Form)  C8  (1012-1)
He is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

Revelation 14:13  C9  (1012-2)
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Revelation 20:11-21:1  C10  (1012-3)
The dead were judged according to their deeds.

Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7  C11  (1012-4)
There shall be no more death.


Second Reading
New Testament


Romans 5:5-11  E1  (1014-1)
Since we are now justified by his Blood, we will be saved through him from the wrath.

Romans 5:17-21  E2  (1014-2)
Where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more.

Romans 6:3-9 (Long Form) or Romans 6:3-4,8-9 (Short Form)  E3  (1014-3)
We too might live in newness of life.

Romans 8:14-23  E4  (1014-4)
We also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Romans 8:31b-35,37-39  E5  (1014-5)
What will separate us from the love of Christ?

Romans 14:7-9,10c-12  E6  (1014-6)
Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 (Long Form) or 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 (Short Form)  E7  (1014-7)
So too in Christ shall all be brought to life.

1 Corinthians 15:51-57  E8  (1014-8)
Death is swallowed up in victory.

2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1  E9  (1014-9)
What is seen is transitory, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 5:1,6-10  E10  (1014-10)
We have a building from God, eternal in heaven.

Philippians 3:20-21  E11 (1014-11)
He will change our lowly bodies to conform to his glory.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  E12  (1014-12)
Thus we shall always be with the Lord.

2 Timothy 2:8-13  E13  (1014-13)
If we have died with him we shall also live with him.

1 John 3:1-2  E14  (1014-14)
We shall see him as he is.

1 John 3:14-16  E15  (1014-15)
We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers.

Gospel

Matthew 5:1-12a  G1  (1016-1)
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

Matthew 11:25-30  G2  (1016-2)
Come to me and I will give you rest.

Matthew 25:1-13  G3  (1016-3)
Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to him!

Matthew 25:31-46  G4  (1016-4)
Come, you who are blessed by my Father.

Mark 15:33-39;16:1-6 (Long Form) or Mark 15:33-39 (Short Form)  G5  (1016-5)
Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last.

Luke 7:11-17  G6  (1016-6)
Young man, I tell you, arise!

Luke 12:35-40  G7  (1016-7)
You also must be prepared.

Luke 23:33,39-43  G8  (1016-8)
Today you will be with me in Paradise.

Luke 23:44-46,50,52-53;24:1-6a (Long Form) or Luke 23:44-46,50,52-53 (Short Form)  G9  (1016-9)
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

Luke 24:13-35 (Long Form) or Luke 24:13-16,28-35 (Short Form)  G10  (1016-10)
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?

John 5:24-29  G11  (1016-11)
Whoever hears my word and believes has passed from death to life.

John 6:37-40  G12  (1016-12)
Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life and I shall raise him on the last day.

John 6:51-59  G13  (1016-13)
Whoever eats this bread will live forever, and I will raise them up on the last day.

John 11:17-27 (Long Form) or John 11:21-27 (Short Form)  G14  (1016-14)
I am the resurrection and the life.

John 11:32-45  G15  (1016-15)
Lazarus, come out!

John 12:23-28 (Long Form) or John 12:23-26 (Short Form)  G16  (1016-16)
If it dies, it produces much fruit.

John 14:1-6  G17  (1016-17)
In my Father's house there are many dwellings.

John 17:24-26  G18  (1016-18)
I wish that where I am they also may be with me.

John 19:17-18,25-39  G19  (1016-19)
And bowing his head he handed over his Spirit.