Burial

Church Teaching

Palliative Care

What are some of the symbols in a Catholic funeral?

What happens at a Catholic burial?

Can Catholics be cremated?

If I do choose cremation, what steps should I take next?

Why does the Church prefer full burial rather than cremation?

How does cremation relate to the resurrection of the body?

Why should cremation be done after a funeral Mass, not before?

What if my loved one was already cremated?

Why shouldn’t we take cremated remains home or scatter the ashes?

Should I let my child attend a funeral?

What do we do when we visit a cemetery?

What do Catholic cemeteries do for the poor or homeless?

What do Catholic cemeteries do for miscarriages?

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