To schedule a funeral, in addition to working with a funeral home, please call our Funeral Coordinator, Nancy Dechaud, 214-537-2490. The funeral home cannot schedule a Mass, burial service, or luncheon at Saint Thomas without working with the parish's funeral coordinator.

Funeral Services:

• Visitation:  

  • Optional scripture and/or rosary service at the funeral home led by a Deacon or family member.

• Mass: 

  • Celebrated by our pastor, Fr. Jason Allan, in most cases. Alternatively, a deacon may lead a liturgy of the word service.
  • Musicians are available for a fee to play the piano/guitar, sing, and/or lead a choir.
  • Volunteers from the parish are available for other ministries, such as readers, or family members may participate.
  • Donations to the church are customary for the use of the church.

• Rite of Commital (Burial Service):

  • Usually celebrated at the parish cemetery immediately following the funeral Mass.
  • Other arrangements can be made if the internment is not at the parish cemetery.

• Luncheon

  • The Ladies of St. Thomas are available to provide a luncheon in the parish center after the funeral Mass. Food and money donations are always welcome to help this ministry to continue.

To obtain a plot in the parish cemetery or learn more about the cemetery, please call the office or contact the cemetery coordinator, Dennis Duesman, at 972-989-0814.