Services

Catholic Cemeteries provides a wide variety of options to serve the needs of all families. Families may choose from:

• individual or family grave sites
• lawn crypts
• community or family mausoleum space
• cremation grave sites and niches.

Cremation

The Church continues to stress the long-standing practice of traditional burial. However, due to particular circumstances, cremation may be chosen by Catholics and can be a sensitive pastoral alternative.

• Families choosing cremation should avail themselves of the full course of the Order of Christian Funerals: the Vigil Service, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Rite of Committal.
• If possible, the Church prefers that the body be present during the Funeral Liturgy; however, cremated remains may now be permitted.
• Cremated remains are to be treated with the same respect given to the body and should be buried or entombed, preferably in a Catholic cemetery. Scattering, dividing, or keeping cremated remains in the home is not the reverent disposition the Church requires.

Why do families pre-plan their needs?

• Pre-planning allows for peace of mind, allowing families and friends to grieve and avoid those difficult decisions at a most difficult time.
• It allows for the most flexibility with regard to choice of location/options.
• Sites can be purchased at today's cost with a minimum down payment and installments spread over a number of years.