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Every catholic funeral rite (however long the mass is) must have a moment where incense is used. Whether symbolical or otherwise, burning of incense is a tradition that is etched into the fabric of the Catholic Church. Incense refers to resin obtained from certain trees.
During funeral Masses, the priest at the final commendation may incense the coffin, both as a sign of honor to the body of the deceased which became the temple of the Holy Spirit at Baptism and as a sign of the faithful’s prayers for the deceased rising to God.
Incense also reminds us to that our prayer rises to God like the smoke from the censer, purifying our worship of Him, and allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us and make us holy. The usage of incense adds a sense of solemnity and mystery to the Mass.
Incense is a sacramental used to venerate, bless, and sanctify. Its smoke conveys a sense of mystery and awe. It is a reminder of the sweet-smelling presence of our Lord. Its use adds a feeling of solemnity to the Mass.
Incense and the Final Commendation — The last ceremony at the Funeral Mass is a rite of final farewell or commendation. During this, the Priest or Deacon offers prayer for the deceased and those who mourn, for the deceased that he or she may be granted entrance into paradise and for the mourners that they be granted comfort.
During funeral Masses, the priest at the final commendation may incense the coffin, both as a sign of honor to the body of the deceased which became the temple of the Holy Spirit at Baptism and as a sign of the faithfuls prayers for the deceased rising to God.
Incense is used: — for the rite of the dedication of a church or altar. — in the rite of blessing of oils and consecrating the chrism as the blessed oils and consecrated chrism are being taken away. — at exposition of the Blessed Sacrament when the monstrance is used. — at funerals.