What is the All Souls Remembrance Crypt?

CFCS offers at no charge, to anyone, of any faith, who has cremated remains at home or is considering scattering, a dignified committal at any of our cemeteries. The committal will occur at the All Souls Remembrance Crypt, following the Order of Christian Funerals and then the remains will be permanently interred within the consecrated grounds of a Catholic Cemetery. This program is open to all faiths and funeral homes. To learn more about our All Souls Remembrance Program, please click here.

What cemetery options do I have?

Our cemeteries are sacred places for the living to memorialize their loved ones, with a variety of burial choices including personalized glass front niches and beautiful cremation burial sites. Our Family Heritage Program allows for cremated remains to be placed in an existing grave or crypt, allowing families the ability to be with loved ones already interred in our cemeteries. Financial concerns should never stop one from choosing a place of permanent remembrance. As such we offer free of charge to people of all faiths, the dignified placement of cremated remains with our All Souls Remembrance Program.

Do Catholic Cemeteries accept cremated remains?

Yes, All CFCS cemetery locations accept cremated remains. As cremation becomes more popular with families, CFCS provides many cremation-burial options for our families. From traditional cremation ground burial options, columbarium niches, glass front niches, cremation pedestals and benches, and even FREE inurnment with our All Souls Remembrance Program. CFCS offers a wide variety of options to meet the needs of our families and communities. To learn more about our cremation options, please click here.

Does CFCS offer cremation services?

No, CFCS (Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services) does not offer mortuary and cremation services to the community, but we have funeral home affiliates we work closely with to ensure Catholic traditions are met for our families.

I want to be cremated, where do I start?

Cremation offers a variety of choices, from simple gatherings to a traditional ceremony. Our experienced and dedicated staff can guide you in selecting a funeral home affiliate for cremation services to suit your family’s needs, and cremation burial options through CFCS. For more information, please click here.

What is the proper handling of cremated remains?

The Church teaches that cremated remains should be kept together (not scattered or divided) to respect the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit and preferably interred in the consecrated grounds of a Catholic Cemetery.

When should the cremation occur?

The preference is for cremation to occur following the funeral liturgy so that the body can be present for the vigil and funeral services. However, it is possible to have a memorial service with the cremated remains present.

What is the Church’s position on cremation?

While there is a preference for traditional burial, as Christ was buried in the tomb, the Church has permitted cremation for over 50 years. Cremation should respect the human body and belief in the Resurrection. CFCS offers many cremation burial options for our families choosing cremation.

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