Guidelines for funerals during “shelter in place”

The Diocese of Oakland is working with local funeral services and cemeteries to provide pastoral ministry to families, while also cooperating with public health officials to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Priests will continue to provide the Rite of Committal of the body at the cemetery, with no more than 10 individuals present.  All CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and hygiene will be observed. A proper Funeral Mass may be celebrated at a later date in the parish church, after public health officials have lifted restrictions on public gatherings.