What are commonly called ashes are not ash, but bone fragments. The proper terminology of the fragments is “cremated remains of the body.”

Yes, in l963 the Catholic Church eliminated its prohibition against cremation. Cremation represents a means of disposition preferred by many. It is important to remember that cremated remains are still the body of the deceased, just in a different form. For this reason they should be treated with the same respect as the full body of the departed.

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The reasons for choosing cremation are numerous. Consumers like you are increasingly seeing the value in cremation versus a traditional casketed funeral. Many believe that cremation is more convenient, more dignified and simple. Some feel it is an environmentally responsible choice. For many it is the flexibility and affordability which are most important.

Yes, Catholic Cremation offers services to everybody. We are here to offer you guidance and support no matter what faith you belong to.

The Church teaches that the cremated remains of the body be buried or entombed and receive the "Rite of Committal." Scattering the remains, keeping them at home, or dividing them among various family members is not the reverent disposition that the Church requires.

Yes, in 1963 the Catholic Church eliminated its prohibition against cremation. Although cremation represents a means of disposition preferred by many, it is not the “final disposition” – burial is. Human cremated remains are still the body of the deceased – just in a different form. Thus, cremated remains should be treated with the same respect as the “full” body is treated prior to cremation. They should be buried in a cemetery. Honoring and respecting the deceased by keeping their remains safe, undisturbed, and memorialized is a time honored tradition. It is important to everyone to be remembered. It is also important for family members and future generations to visit these graves – even if only once.

CFCS offers at no charge, to anyone, of any faith, who has cremated remains at home or is considering scattering, the dignified committal of the remains at any of our cemeteries or the Cathedral of Christ the Light Mausoleum. Learn more about the Holy Angels Remembrance Program.

CFCS allows family members who choose cremation to be buried in an existing family grave or crypt. Transform an existing grave or crypt into a family plot and create a place of remembrance for generations to come. Learn more about the Family Heritage Program.

The Mother Teresa Fund is a fund that allows the poor and destitute in our community to receive sacred and dignified funeral, cremation and cemetery services. Learn more about the Mother Teresa Fund.

Unique and personalized obituaries created to provide families of the deceased a timeless resource offering remembrance of a loved one's life at no cost. Learn more about the CFCS Obituary Program.

By making arrangements in advance, families can avoid confusion at the time of bereavement and assure themselves of cremation arrangements they desire, and at a price they wish to pay. Learn more about pre-planning or contact a CFCS Funeral and Cremation Services Planner today.