{"id":10216,"date":"2026-01-27T20:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/?post_type=ministry&#038;p=10216"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:29:19","slug":"bereavement","status":"publish","type":"ministry","link":"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/ministry\/bereavement\/","title":{"rendered":"Bereavement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-quaternary-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10728 size-full\" style=\"object-position:20% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Copy-of-IMG_3454-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bereavement Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Our Bereavement Ministry is here to walk with you during one of life\u2019s most tender and difficult moments. Whether you are visiting this page to find details for a loved one\u2019s funeral or you are beginning the process of planning a funeral for someone dear to you, please know you are not alone. Our parish community holds you in prayer, and our team is ready to offer comfort, guidance, and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Remembrance \/ Funeral Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details will be updated as new information is shared by the family or funeral home with the Parish office. Click the plus sign to open the information box for funeral details. If available, you can also view the obituary by clicking on Remembering&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block\" id=\"accordion-block_941e2600a4eb79f24cd2f95a964f06b9\">\n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-section-title has-primary-background-color has-white-color\">\n                    <h6 class=\"font-header\">\n                        Jackie Pelgen                    <\/h6>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                    <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cooperfuneralhome.net\/obituaries\/details\/1219\/\">Remembering Jackie&#8230;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funeral Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>Visitation:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>At <a href=\"https:\/\/cooperfuneralhome.net\/\">Cooper Funeral Home\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<div>10759 Alexandria Pike<\/div>\n<div>Alexandria, Kentucky 41001 |\u00a0 859-635-78<\/div>\n<div>12:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Funeral Service:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>At Cooper Funeral Home<\/div>\n<div>2:00 PM<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Reception to follow<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #accordion-block_941e2600a4eb79f24cd2f95a964f06b9 {\n        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;\n        max-width: 1080px;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    #accordion-block_941e2600a4eb79f24cd2f95a964f06b9 .accordion-section-title {\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: space-between;\n        align-items: center;\n        border: none;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #D6D6D6;\n        border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;\n        padding: 0 1rem;\n    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are trained and ready to offer compassionate spiritual support and guidance to families experiencing the loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk with families gently and attentively\u2014helping with funeral planning, liturgy choices, and the many decisions that can feel overwhelming in moments of grief. Our hope is to create a meaningful, faith\u2011filled celebration of your loved one\u2019s life, honoring their story and entrusting them to God\u2019s loving care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For more information on how we can help support your family during such a difficult time please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharon Clark<\/strong>&nbsp;| 859-448-0203 <strong>|<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Bereavement@stjoeparish.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bereavement@stjoeparish.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funeral Planning \/Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help families prepare for their loved one\u2019s Church service prior to meeting with our Bereavement Committee, please see the information below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button has-white-color has-quaternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/ministry\/approved-readings-for-funeral-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approved Reading List from US Conference of Bishops<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button has-white-color has-quaternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/ministry\/song-suggestions-for-funeral-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suggested Music List for Church Service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For details on funeral fees and costs, reach out to the parish office at 859-441-1604 or the funeral home you\u2019re coordinating with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our team\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Bereavement-1024x768-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Bereavement-1024x768-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Bereavement-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Bereavement-1024x768-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Bereavement-1024x768-1-53x40.jpeg 53w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Bereavement-1024x768-1-533x400.jpeg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"H&amp;MDonations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Memory of Donations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to make a donation in memory of someone that is directed to St. Joseph Parish, please click the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecentral.org\/In-Memory-Honor-Of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In memory of donation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bereavement Ministry Our Bereavement Ministry is here to walk with you during one of life\u2019s most tender and difficult moments. 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