What is the Cemetery’s Intended Use?
The Catholic cemetery images the Communion of Saints. By peaceful rest among other believers in Jesus Christ, in silence our beloved deceased still proclaim their belief in the Resurrection and Christ’s promise of eternal life to those who follow Him. Those who request burial within a Catholic cemetery are making this Profession of Faith. The Mission Statement for Catholic Cemeteries should be consulted for a fuller amplification of the role of Catholic cemeteries within the life of the Church. The Catholic Cemeteries are therefore intended for the interment of Catholics and members of their families who have the right to Christian burial according to the rules of discipline of the Roman Catholic Church. The Church is called upon, however, to extend charity, compassion and understanding to the extended families of its membership. Any extra-ordinary question concerning the burial of a Catholic or non-Catholic member of an owner’s family may be referred first to the pastor of the owner’s
