Catholic funerals usually have two parts, the Funeral Vigil and what's often referred to as the Funeral Mass.
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The priest is always to give a homily; this homily, different than a eulogy, is called to invite people into the mystery of Christ’s salvific work, and guide them to pray for the deceased that he might be united perfectly to Christ.
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