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(into the air, on the ground, or in bodies of water) Church With Christ and since early 1997 it has allowed a funeral Since 1963 the Church has allowed cremation or to divide them, or to keep them in homes. liturgy in the presence of cremated remains. and since early 1997 it has allowed a funeral Recently, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Why are they The Instruction notes that “when, for legitimate Even with these options, the Church has always What should be liturgy in the presence of cremated remains. Doctrine of the Faith issued an Instruction, Recently, the Vatican’s Congregation for the changing Why are theymotives, cremation of the body has been chosen, The Instruction notes that “when, for legitimate stressed the importance of burying the remains done with the Even with these options, the Church has always What should be the Rules on changingthe ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a To Rise With Christmotives,, on cremation the burial of ritesthe body involving has been chosen, Doctrine of the Faith issued an Instruction, of the faithful, either the body or the cremated cremated remains stressed the importance of burying the remains done with the the Rules sacredon place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain ashes/crematedthe ashesremains of the of faithful the deceased. must be laid to rest in a To Rise With Christ, on the burial rites involving Cremation? remains. of the faithful, either the body or the cremated cremated remains of a deceased cases, in a church or an area, which has been sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain ashes/cremated remains of the deceased. Cremation? remains. In recent times, the practice of cremation loved one? set aside for this purpose…From the earliest times, of a deceasedIn issuingcases, in thisa church Instruction, or an area, the which has been has notably increased in many countries. In recent times, the practice of cremation Christians have desired that the faithful loved one?Congregationset aside for this noted purpose…From that “the practicethe earliest times, In issuing this Instruction, the Simultaneously, new and sometimes puzzling has notably increased in many countries. departed become the objects of the Christian of cremationChristians have has desired notably that increased the faithful in Congregation noted that “the practice ideas contrary to the Church’s vision of Christian community’sSimultaneously, prayers newand remembrance.and sometimes puzzling departed become the objects of the Christian many countries, but simultaneously of cremation has notably increased in burial have redirected the focus of Christian death Cremation Garden Niches Theirideas tombs contrary have become to the Church’splaces of prayer,vision of Christian community’s prayers and remembrance. Queen of Heaven Cemetery (for example, cremated remains being used to remembranceburial have and redirected reflection. the Thefocus faithful of Christian death Cremation Garden Niches newTheir ideas tombs contrary have become to the places Church’s of prayer, faith many countries, but simultaneously Queen of Heaven Cemetery make jewelry or other mementos). departed(for example,remain part cremated of the Churchremains who being believes used to haveremembrance also become and widespread.” reflection. The Becausefaithful new ideas contrary to the Church’s faith Thus, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the ‘in themake communion jewelry or of otherall the mementos). faithful of Christ, of thisdeparted the Instructionremain part of is the intended Church who to believes have also become widespread.” Because Faith has deemed timely the publication of a new thoseThus, who arethe pilgrimsCongregation on earth, for the the Doctrine dead who of the emphasize‘in the communion the “pastoral of all the reasons faithful for of Christ, of this the Instruction is intended to Instruction, with the intention of underlining, are beingFaith purified, has deemed and timely the blessed the publication in heaven, of a new thethose preference who are pilgrimsof the burial on earth, of the dead who emphasize the “pastoral reasons for or re-emphasizing the doctrinal and pastoral all togetherInstruction forming, with one the Church’.” intention of underlining, remains of theare faithful being purified, and to setand outthe blessednorms in heaven, the preference of the burial of the reasons for the preference of the burial of the all together forming one Church’.” or re-emphasizing the doctrinal and pastoral pertaining to the conservation of ashes in the remains of the faithful and to set out norms remains of the faithful and to set out norms for The Catholicreasons forCemeteries the preference of the Archdiocese of the burial of of the pertaining to the conservation of ashes in the the conservation of cremated remains. Chicagoremains are always of the readyfaithful to andassist to familiesset out norms who for case of cremation.”The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of are dealingthe conservation with the death of cremated of a loved remains. one, and if Chicago are always ready to assist families who case of cremation.” cremation has been chosen, the Cemeteries are These regulationsare dealing are designed with the death to give of a you,loved the one, and if Is the prohibition No. These are not new prohibitions. What the able to provide options for burial or internment faithful, the sensecremation of peace has been that chosen, can only the Cemeteries come are These regulations are designed to give you, the of scattering ashes Instruction is emphasizing is the Church’s Is the prohibitionof the No. cremated These are remains. not new prohibitions. What the from knowingable that to provideyour loved options for burial or internment faithful, the sense of peace that can only come ancient tradition of preferring that the bodies of the cremated remains. or keeping them of scattering ashes Instruction is emphasizing is the Church’s one is in such care and their from knowing that your loved of the deceased be buried. Noting that there are ancient tradition of preferring that the bodies or keeping them human remains are interred one is in such care and their in the home new? reasons one might choose to be cremated, the of the deceased be buried. Noting that there are An Instruction The Selection Process… Selecting a Final Resting Place in sacred ground. human remains are interred Church holds to that tradition of burying CATHOLIC1400in the S. Wolf home Road, CEMETERIES new? reasons one might choose to be cremated, the An Instruction about burial in sacred ground. remains, because of what we believe about the 1400 S. WolfHillside, Road IL Hillside, 60162 IL 60162Church holds to that tradition of burying CATHOLIC1400 S. Wolf Road, CEMETERIES The selection of a final resting place typically 1400 S. Wolf Road for the faithful about burial Whether you prefer a traditionalResurrection in ground burial, – that one day, Christ will return 708-449-6100708-449-6100 remains, because of what we believe about the Hillside,Sincerely IL 60162 yours in Christ, takes an hour to complete. Hillside,www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org IL 60162 1400 S. Wolf Road for the faithful or an entombment in a mausoleum,(continued the Catholicon next panel) Resurrection – that one day, Christ will return Sincerely yours in Christ, 708.449.6100 Hillside, IL 60162708-449-6100Cardinal Blase J. Cupich While not required, it is recommended that Cemeteries offers a variety of different options for CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org interring cremated remains. www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org(continued on next panel) 708.449.6100 Cardinalyou contact Blase the J. cemeteryCupich office ahead of time CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org n Cremation Graves– In ground burial places sized CATHOLICSwww.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org & so they may prepare for your arrival. specifically for cremated remains burial. An The Catholic Cemeteries & Cremation An experienced Service Representative will 101516-CathCem-Cremation_Instruction-A.indd 1 12/8/16 9:51 AM approved outer burial container may be required guide you through the process of selecting a to protect the cremated remains once placed in 101516-CathCem-Cremation_Instruction-A.indd 1 12/8/16 9:51 AM The Catholic funeral rite is divided into These are some, but not all CREMATION final resting place. the ground. If the cremated remains are in an several stations, the Vigil Service or items your family may need approved direct burial urn, an outer burial Wake, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Rite to complete for the burial or container is not required. of Committal. Upon conclusion of the entombment of cremated n PLANNING A CREMATED REMAINS SERVICE Niches– Above ground burial places with single Vigil Service and Funeral Liturgy, remains. and double cremation options. burying the cremated remains of a  Arranging the date and (Maximum Urn Size 10 x 10 x 10) loved one is a unique experience that time of the service. n Glass front Niches– Above ground burial places will require advanced planning and  with a glass front which allows you to view the coordination with the Catholic Contacting family members and friends with the time urn inside. (Contact the cemetery for size requirements) Cemeteries. and place of the committal n Multiple Interment– If space allows and an A Licensed Funeral Director can assist service. authorization document is provided to the and take care of most, if not all of the  cemetery, a grave or crypt with a previous burial details of planning a cremated remains Placing a death notice in may be used for a multiple interment of cremated burial. We encourage families to a local paper. remains. TWO permissions are required, although consult with their Funeral Director  Contacting the church for often they are the same person. One permission is about the services they can provide. a Funeral Mass. that of the Easement Holder or sole surviving heirs While it is not a requirement to use  Arranging the funeral of easement holder. The second permission is the a Funeral Director, doing so makes luncheon after the nearest relation of the deceased (next of kin) in arranging the cemetery services easier committal service for whose grave or crypt the multiple interment is for the family. family & friends. to be made. For assistance with contacting the  Completing all necessary Multiple Interment in a full size grave has the cemetery office of your choosing, paperwork with the same urn requirements of a cremation grave. Top: Niche portraits are please call the Catholic Cemeteries at cemetery (cremation Multiple Interment in a crypt is only possible available for above ground 708-449-6100 or visit our website at certificate, burial permit, cremated remains burial. when using the smallest available urn or a www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org/ permissions if needed). Middle: Above ground niches Cemeteries. multiple interment crypt urn. in St. Casimir Cemetery.

Bottom: Glass front niches in the Resurrection Cemetery “Final Wishes” Mausoleum. Family Record Booklet Please visit www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org/Cremation or contact the office of the cemetery of your choosing for more information on the options that are available for your selection. www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org/FamilyRecordBook Form 900 01/18 CC Scheduling a Cremated Remains Service Day of the Service Where to Hold the Committal Service Some Items to Consider

The Catholic Cemeteries do not provide the amenities of The person making the arrangements should To schedule a service, contact the officea minimum of three a traditional funeral home. Our interment chapels are working days prior to the intended date of burial with the arrive 20 to 30 minutes prior to the service. Use Chapel or Graveside to be used for the committal service only. If you require a following information: the following checklist as a reference of what will The Committal Service can take place at the be expected from you on the day of the service. interment chapel or at the graveside. traditional funeral service, we ask that you consider contacting a local Funeral Director. n Name and address of the deceased.  Cremated Remains Chapel Service Cremated Remains Service Planning Guide n Chapel committal services take place in our A committal service at the Catholic Cemeteries is normally Home Phone Relation of the deceased to the  Written burial authorization Name 15-20 minutes in length. If you wish to have a funeral mass or Mobile Phone interment chapel. They allow for protection Address lot owner. Zip E-Mail Address  City State Copy of Cremation Authorization/Affidavit from the elements during your service. memorial service, please contact the Parish or funeral home Recieve Updates Via Text

Arrangements No Person Making Person Relation to Deceased Yes n Dates of birth and death of the Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) from Crematorium of your choice. Name of Deceased If you choose to hold the committal service Date of Death (MM/DD/YYYY) deceased. Veteran Male Female Name of Grave/Crypt Owner  indoors in our interment chapel, select Last Address Payment of any remaining fees Chairs and tents are not allowed at graveside services.

Deceased Zip Relation of deceased to Grave/Crypt Owner City State n Day and time of interment. Chapel service. Date/Time of service Cemetery Section/Location Designate a person (pall bearer) to carry the Since outer burial containers, niches, and crypts vary in size, Lot/Tier Block/Building Grave/Crypt n Funeral Director (if applicable) Location of the final resting place. remains to the committal service. Please remember that the interment chapels Committal Service accurate measurements of the urn or cremated remains Chapel Graveside Size of Container How to Measure Container Type I require a Catholic are designed for the final committal service only, Length Approved Burial Urn Cemeteries outer n burial container Interment container are required before the burial takes place. Any Information Choice of Graveside or Chapel service. Plastic or Cardboard Width We request that family and friends meet at the Crematory Container and are not meant to provide a space for a Urn Manufacturer and Model Height Need Assistance cemetery office. Once everyone has gathered, irregular or cubed shaped urns should be measured at the Presider Finding a Presider n Other memorial service. Limited seating is available. Priest Deacon Type and size of urn or

For information regarding Cremated Remains Burial, visit www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org they will be directed to the graveside or chapel for widest points in height, length, and width. If you are Save the portion below for your reference on the day of the service cremated remains container. Checklist Who will be carrying (pall bearer) the cremated the committal service. uncertain that the urn will fit our niche or outer remains to the committal service site? This can be On the day of the service, report to the cemtery done by a family member, friend, or cemetery staff. Graveside Service office with the following items n Name Name and phone number of person Cremated remains Instruct all family members and friends to container, the urn should be brought to the cemetery meet at the cemetery office 10 minutes before If you have opted to move forward with the Graveside committal services take place at Written burial Authorization scheduled service. making the arrangements.

The cemetery staff will be available to direct office to be checked by the staff at no additional cost. Day of Service of Day Copy of cremation certificate you to the committal service, and to answer any cremation burial without a funeral director, the site of the burial or entombment. questions you may have. Payment of any remaining fees n Name and phone number of the the cemetery staff will guide you through the Catholic Cemeteries 1400 S. Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162 708-449-6100 www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org If you choose to hold the committal service Saturday is the most active day for funerals, including funeral home or crematory. burial process. outdoors at the grave site, select Graveside service. cremation burials. Interment fees for Saturday burials are www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org/PlanningGuide If an in-ground burial is selected, an approved slightly higher than during the week and we encourage outer burial container may be required. scheduling between 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to give the For your convenience, a planning guide showing all cemetery the best opportunity to service your needs. There the information we require is available on our website. is an additional charge for funerals arriving after 1:00 p.m. We strongly suggest filling it out before calling to schedule the burial service. We do not have clergy on staff at the cemetery. We can provide a list of priests or deacons that you can make arrangements with to officiate at the cemetery committal Prayers at the Committal Service service. Clergy are normally offered a stipend for their services by the family. The Catholic The final act of the Order of Christian Funerals is committing the A family may conduct their own committal service. cremated remains of the body to its final resting place. These farewell Cemeteries Online A prayer guide for use at a committal service is available on prayers are an expression of the communion that exists between the our website, and at the cemetery upon request. Your parish Church on earth and the Church in heaven; those who need faith For a full listing of Catholic Cemetery can help you design a unique experience for your Catholic no longer, but can see God face to face. locations, the Cremation Service Committal Service. planning guide, and other cremation To assist in planning a prayerful cremation committal service, planning resources, please visit we have provided a sample of prayers and readings. Please visit www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org/RiteofCommittal.