Holy Trinity Parish

Standard Operating Procedure

Weddings

• Consult the Parish Wedding Policy.

• Ensure that the bride and groom are given a copy of the policy and that it is explained in detail.

• Policy questions should be directed to the officiating priest or deacon.

• Ensure that the Wedding Contract is properly executed.

Funerals

• Funerals in Bristol are coordinated by the Bristol secretary.

• Funerals in Ashland/Plymouth are coordinated by the Plymouth secretary.

• In the absence of the coordinating secretary, the other secretary will coordinate.

• In the absence of an ordained minister, the Director of Music Ministries shall be responsible for the funeral.

• The funeral director should coordinate services and dates/times through the parish coordinator.

• Funeral directors are not authorized to secure clergy or music. These decisions are reserved to the parish.