Catholic cemeteries have a long tradition of dedicated service to the Catholic Community including non-Catholics spouses, children, parents and other relatives. Christians with a connection to the Catholic Community may also be buried in the Catholic Cemeteries.

Yes. For more information, or if you have additional questions, please contact your parish priest.

It is only natural that those who share the same faith in life will wish to carry on that sense of community in death. When it comes to the issue of death, the sensibilities and needs of Catholics are unique and call for certain practices in the handling and care of the remains of the deceased. Therefore, in the blessed grounds of a Catholic cemetery there are safeguards – mandated by the Church’s Canon Law – which guarantee permanence, reverence and respect for the remains of the deceased.

No. A one-time endowment care fee is charged at the time you purchase a grave, crypt or niche. The money is placed in a special trust fund, the proceeds of which are used to cover future maintenance costs throughout the cemetery.

There are a variety of payment options and terms designed to give you the flexibility to remain within your personal budget. Cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are honored for your convenience. Terms may be arranged with a down payment made at the time of a pre-need purchase, followed by monthly payments with a minimal interest fee. At the time of death, the burial arrangements must be paid in full. Special terms are available for persons in need.

It has been our experience that generally, a husband and wife buy space for themselves. Many families decide to purchase adjoining plots to form a family group. Family plots are also available and can accommodate larger headstones. Crypts for full size caskets and niches for cremated remains may be purchased individually or in family groups.

Personal preference and/or family tradition influence choices in this regard. Above ground entombment in a crypt building is appealing, especially to those people who aren’t comfortable with traditional below ground burial. Indoor mausoleum crypts are conducive to visitation in inclement weather.

Monuments conform to the regulations that govern different areas of the cemetery. These regulations are not arbitrary, but are designed to both enhance the care and overall beauty and character of each section of the cemetery. Memorial benches are available in various sections in the cemetery.

No. The purchaser has an exclusive and permanent right of use through an easement conveyed by Catholic Cemeteries. This right passes to direct blood heirs immediately after the death of the recorded owner, although the spouse has the first right of burial. This applies to all graves, crypts and niches in the cemetery. Written permission of the heirs-at-law may be required for burial. It is advisable to secure permission in advance and place it on file in the cemetery office to prevent unnecessary stress at the time when permission is essential.

Yes. It is recognized that those who die from the act of suicide deserve understanding and compassion. The deceased may have been suffering from a serious psychological instability, or overwhelming fear and confusion. Therefore, the church offers funeral and burial rites for those who may have died as a result of suicide. The American edition of the Catholic ritual includes prayers for this specific situation. These prayers evoke forgiveness for the departed and consolation to their family.

Yes. By making arrangements in advance, Catholic families can secure peace of mind and avoid emotional overspending. Additionally, CFCS offers flexible interest-free payment plans that assist you in ensuring your wishes are met. Contact us today to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable family service counsellor about your options.

Yes, in 1963 the Catholic Church eliminated its prohibition against cremation. Although cremation represents a means of disposition preferred by many, it is not the “final disposition” – burial is. Human cremated remains are still the body of the deceased – just in a different form. Thus, cremated remains should be treated with the same respect as the “full” body is treated prior to cremation. They should be buried in a cemetery. Honoring and respecting the deceased by keeping their remains safe, undisturbed, and memorialized is a time honored tradition. It is important to everyone to be remembered. It is also important for family members and future generations to visit these graves – even if only once.

Our tax exempt status as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization allows you the opportunity to receive a tax deduction on many of our cemetery locations. Ask a family service counselor today about how you can receive a deduction on your taxes. Learn more about the Tax Deduction Program.

The inspiring Cathedral of Christ the Light includes a special place within its mausoleum to memorialize and remember family and friends. There is a crystal cenotaph wall especially created to memorialize loved ones. Learn more about the Cathedral of Christ the Light Memorial Wall.

CFCS offers at no charge, to anyone, of any faith, who has cremated remains at home or is considering scattering, the dignified committal of the remains at any of our cemeteries or the Cathedral of Christ the Light Mausoleum. Learn more about the Holy Angels Remembrance Program.

CFCS allows family members who choose cremation to be buried in an existing family grave or crypt. Transform an existing grave or crypt into a family plot and create a place of remembrance for generations to come. Learn more about the Family Heritage Program.

The Mother Teresa Fund is a fund that allows the poor and destitute in our community to receive sacred and dignified funeral, cremation and cemetery services. Learn more about the Mother Teresa Fund.

Unique and personalized obituaries created to provide families of the deceased a timeless resource offering remembrance of a loved one's life at no cost. Learn more about the CFCS Obituary Program.

By making arrangements in advance, families can avoid confusion at the time of bereavement and assure themselves of cremation arrangements they desire, and at a price they wish to pay. Learn more about pre-planning or contact a CFCS Cemeteries Services Planner today.