The Importance of Burial in a Catholic Cemetery
Posted on Dec 7, 2017 12:55pm PST
When you are making decisions about burial services for yourself as you
pre-plan your funeral or for loved ones when you are making funeral arrangements
after they pass on, choosing a Catholic cemetery is of tremendous importance
to members of the Church. For members of the Diocese of San Jose, our
Catholic cemeteries offer burial and cremation options that are in line with Church doctrine.
Catholic cemeteries allow people who were members of a parish to rest together
as they await the resurrection. Within a Catholic cemetery, parish members
can be assured that their loved ones—and ultimately, themselves—are
in a resting place that honors their beliefs and the values they held
in life. Choosing a Catholic cemetery as a final resting place helps to
bring the Church family together. For Catholics who are not active in
parish life or who married non-Catholics, burial in a Catholic cemetery
alongside non-Catholic family members may still be possible, depending
on the guidance of the local diocese.
Please
review our Christian Burial Policies