Ever since the Sacred Body of our Crucified Saviour was reverently laid in the tomb, there to await the hour of its glorious Resurrection, the Church has been most solicitous to surround the burial of those who hope to rise with Christ with an atmosphere of deep Christian faith and profound reverence. In the Mass and burial prayers, the Church gives voice to her belief in the Christian doctrines of the Resurrection of the Body, the Communion of Saints, and Life Everlasting; but as a further seal and symbol of that faith she sets apart and solemnly blesses the place in which the bodies of her faithful departed await the day of Resurrection.
This page has been created with that in mind to be able to provide to all interested the needed information to better understand Catholic funeral rites. We have also included contacts and tools to assist in the planning of this event.
Our Parish Cemeteries are very challenged during summer months. Expenses are very high for grounds upkeep. If you would like to help us with this cost please use the Donate to Cemetery Upkeep link on the left column of this page. Thank you and God Bless.