| When Should You Choose Your Family Burial Place? |
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| Today, more than half the burial spaces purchased in Catholic cemeteries are made prior to death. |
| When to select your family burial place is a decision only you and your family can make. By making this decision before it is needed reflects both a sense of thoughtful planning and economic prudence. The decisions made now will be your own, designed to give you peace of mind now, and peace of mind later for your family and loved ones. CONSIDER THIS: The Catholic philosophy of life has always contained a realistic attitude toward death. A Catholicc knows that one of the most important tasks in life is to prepare for death. It is a spiritual preparation, an essential process which prepares each of us for that moment when we enter into eternity. But, there are also some important practical preparations which should be considered. Our Church call for a sacred resting place for the remains of the deceased. Here are some reasons why you should consider choosing your family burial place now: * You can take time to carefully study the cemetery of your choice for available burial places which allows for a thoughful and personal decision. *By choosing now, your loved ones wil lavoid the pressure of making burial arrangements at the time of death, usually a period filled with stress and sorrows. *You will have ample opportunity to discuss your decision with family and friends to ensure that your decision is proper for the whole family. *By making your family burial selection in advance, you will avoid additional financial hardship. Through advance planning, the payment of expenses connected with burial can be arranged within your budget. *You can take the time to consider a family memorial which truly reflects your faith. Traditionally, Catholics have arranged to have their family burial place in a setting which reflects their Catholic faith and devotion. In order to assure yourself and your family that your burial place will be what you want, you should consider arranging the details now. |
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