When the end of life draws near, you don’t have to face it alone. Let compassionate clergy walk beside you.
SacredRites is an independent information and referral service. We don’t perform last rites or end-of-life observances ourselves — we gently connect your family with clergy, chaplains and providers, across many faiths and traditions, who carry them out with reverence and care. There is no rush, no sales pitch, and no obligation.
Free, gentle guidance — reach out as soon as you need, at whatever pace feels right
Clergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths — we gently connect you; we never perform the rites ourselves
One field on this page: your email. No pressure, no sales pitch
SacredRites is an independent referral service, not a church, religious body or provider. We do not perform last rites or end-of-life observances. Availability of clergy varies by faith and location; nothing here is guaranteed.
You don’t have to face this alone
Compassionate, across faiths, unhurried
Compassionate & unhurried Clergy across many faiths We connect · we don't perform rites Interfaith & non-denominational Email only · at your pace
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One email connects you with compassionate clergy
No long forms, no pressure, no waiting on hold. You share an email address; we gently help connect you with clergy, a chaplain or provider who honors your faith or tradition — whenever you’re ready.
Compassionate
Many faiths
Interfaith
Email only
No pressure
FreeNo-cost, no-pressure help connecting with compassionate clergy or a chaplain
With careReverent, unhurried support that honors your faith, your tradition and your family's wishes
50 statesClergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths, throughout the U.S.
You decideNo obligation — you choose the clergy, the provider and the observance, always
SacredRites is an independent information and referral service, not a religious body or provider. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of clergy and providers varies by faith and location.
How it works
Four gentle steps, entirely at your pace
Here is exactly what happens after you reach out — no surprises, no pressure, and nothing committed without your say-so.
Honoring the passage
Faith & tradition, honored
01Step one
Reach out, whenever you need
Share one email address and, when you feel ready, the faith or tradition you're honoring and a little about what you need. That's the whole ask on this page. No pressure, no forms, no details you don't want to share.
02Step two
We gently connect you
We help connect you with clergy, a chaplain or a provider near you who can arrange last rites and end-of-life observances with reverence. SacredRites doesn't perform the rites itself — we make a gentle introduction.
03Step three
Confirm faith, timing and coordination
The clergy or provider confirms the observance, your faith or tradition, and any coordination with a hospital or hospice — so everything is arranged with care and respect for your beliefs.
04Step four
Rites honored, in your own way
The observance is carried out with dignity, honoring your loved one's faith and your family's wishes. You are never obligated, and you decide only what feels right.
SacredRites is an independent information and referral service. We do not perform last rites or end-of-life observances ourselves — we help connect you with clergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths. Anyone you choose is independently responsible for the care and services they provide. Availability varies, and nothing is guaranteed.
How we help
Last rites and observances, gently arranged
Whatever your faith or tradition, we aim to connect you with clergy and providers who honor it with reverence. Descriptions below are general information — the observance and any details come from the clergy or provider you choose.
Clergy & chaplain coordination
The right guide
Connecting you with a priest, minister, rabbi, imam, chaplain or other clergy who can lead the rites and be present with your family.
Availability varies by faith and area.
Last sacraments & anointing
Anointing of the sick
For Catholic families, help reaching a priest for the last sacraments — anointing of the sick, confession and Holy Communion (viaticum).
Offered by Catholic clergy; availability varies.
Prayers, scripture & readings
Sacred words
Prayers, scripture and readings chosen to reflect your faith and comfort your family, at the bedside or in a service.
Readings vary by faith and tradition.
Bedside vigil & prayer support
A quiet presence
A gentle, prayerful presence at the bedside — keeping vigil, offering blessings and comfort in the final hours.
Availability varies by provider and area.
Interfaith & non-denominational rites
For every belief
Compassionate, inclusive observances for interfaith families, those of no single tradition, or anyone seeking a gentle, non-denominational rite.
Availability varies by area.
Hospital & hospice coordination
Working together
Coordinating with hospital chaplaincy, hospice teams and care staff so clergy can be present when and where they're needed.
Coordination varies by facility.
Cultural & traditional observances
Honoring custom
Honoring cultural and religious customs — washing and shrouding, prayers, blessings and rituals carried out with respect for your heritage.
Customs vary by community and family.
Prayer service & wake arrangement
Gathering to pray
Help arranging a prayer service, wake, rosary or vigil where family and friends can gather to pray and remember together.
Availability varies by provider and location.
Multilingual & faith-specific clergy
In your language
Where you need it, help finding clergy who share your language and your specific faith or tradition, so nothing is lost in a sacred moment.
Languages and faiths vary by area.
The services above are general information only. SacredRites does not perform, provide or price any of these observances itself — we connect you with clergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths. Availability, customs and any fees vary, and nothing is guaranteed. Clergy and chaplains often serve without charge.
You’re not alone
When a gentle hand helps most
There is no wrong time to reach out. These are the moments families most often ask for compassionate clergy beside them.
A loved one is nearing the end of life
Someone you love is close to the end, and you'd like last rites or end-of-life prayers arranged with care and reverence.
You want clergy of a specific faith
You're hoping for a priest, minister, rabbi, imam or other clergy of a particular faith or tradition to be present.
You're honoring cultural or religious customs
Your family observes specific cultural or religious customs, and you want them carried out respectfully and correctly.
You need coordination with a hospital or hospice
A loved one is being cared for in a hospital or hospice, and you need help coordinating clergy with the care team.
Whoever you reach out to, take your time: share the faith or tradition you’re honoring so the right clergy can be found, confirm the provider or clergy, and ask about coordinating with the hospital or hospice. There is no wrong time to ask. If you or someone you love is in crisis, you can call or text 988, and you can look up a provider at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Why SacredRites
We connect you. We don’t perform the rites ourselves.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. SacredRites is an independent information and referral service — the clergy, chaplain or provider you choose carries out the rites and observances, with reverence, on terms you agree to directly with them.
We connect — we don't perform the rites
SacredRites is an independent information and referral service. The last rites and observances are led by the clergy, chaplain or provider you choose, never by us.
Clergy and providers across many faiths
We help connect you with independent clergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths and traditions. Each is separately responsible for the care they provide.
Interfaith and non-denominational — your beliefs lead
Whatever you believe, or if you follow no single tradition, we aim to connect you with someone who honors your family's wishes with respect.
Gentle and unhurried — no pressure
Availability of clergy varies by faith and location. We don't promise an outcome or push you toward anything — you decide, gently, in your own time.
Composite stories
What compassionate guidance can feel like
Gentle, respectful accounts of what the referral experience can be like.
When my father was in his final days, I so wanted a priest to give him the last sacraments. SacredRites gently connected us with a parish priest who came to the hospital, anointed him, and prayed with our whole family. It brought us such peace.
MMaria S. San Antonio, Texas
We're an interfaith family and weren't sure who to call. They connected us with a kind chaplain who honored both of our traditions and coordinated everything with the hospice team. No pressure, just care.
DDavid R. Portland, Oregon
My mother wanted prayers in our language and the customs of our faith. The clergy they helped us find sat with us through the night, kept vigil, and treated every tradition with respect. I'll always be grateful.
LLena T. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified families; individual experiences vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result. Availability of clergy and providers varies by faith and location.
Before you reach out
A little guidance before you decide
A few gentle reminders that protect your family and your peace of mind. These are genuinely useful — and free — no matter who you choose.
How to find the right clergy with confidence
Whether you connect through us or find someone on your own, keep these in mind:
Share the faith or tradition. Letting a provider know the faith, denomination or custom you’re honoring helps the right clergy be found quickly and respectfully.
Confirm the provider or clergy. Ask about their faith, experience and whether they’re ordained or affiliated with a recognized body, so you feel comfortable and cared for.
Ask about coordination with the care facility. If your loved one is in a hospital or hospice, ask how clergy will coordinate with chaplaincy and care staff.
There’s no wrong time to ask. Whether the end is near or has come, reach out whenever you need. A compassionate provider will move at your pace, not theirs.
Reach for support. Grief is heavy. Lean on people you trust, and if you’re in crisis, call or text 988. You can also check a provider at the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org).
Gentle answers
Questions families often ask
No. SacredRites is an independent information and referral service. We do not perform last rites, sacraments or any end-of-life observances ourselves — we gently help connect you with clergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths. Anyone you choose is independently responsible for the care and rites they provide.
Whenever you’re ready
A caring hand, whenever you need it.
One email gently connects you with compassionate clergy, a chaplain or a provider for unhurried help arranging last rites and end-of-life observances. There is no pressure and no obligation — only care, at your pace.
An independent referral service — we connect, we don’t perform the rites ourselves
Clergy, chaplains and providers across many faiths and traditions
