‘I have just seen the priest. My father died last week. Although he didn’t attend Mass, he wanted a Catholic funeral. I’m really angry. The priest wouldn’t allow the country and western music my father loved nor his favourite Man United shirt to be placed on the coffin. I’m not surprised no one goes to Mass any more. Why can’t the Church be more relevant?’
It is good that your father wanted a Catholic funeral and that you are giving effect to his wishes. The situation you describe is not uncommon today: people ask for things at a funeral which the Church is unable to provide.
