When I purchase a burial lot, do I “own” the ground?
Graves and crypts are conveyed by easement which does not [...]
Do the Catholic Cemeteries require burial vaults?
Yes. A concrete liner, or a metal or concrete vault, [...]
I have an organ donor card, can I still be buried in a Catholic Cemetery?
Yes. The donation of a body or specific organs for [...]
Can my remains be scattered or kept with my family?
The cremated remains of the body are to be treated [...]
I plan to be cremated. What arrangements should be made for my cremated remains?
The cremated remains of the body should be treated with [...]
Does the Church allow cremation?
Cremation is acceptable. When cremation is chosen, burial of the [...]
I’ve never liked the idea of being buried “in the ground”. Are there alternatives?
For entombment, or above-ground burial, you may choose a crypt [...]
Can I purchase a burial lot before a death occurs?
Yes. Because the time of death is often traumatic, with [...]
What do I do when there is a death in my family?
If you already own a cemetery lot, and the deceased’s [...]