South Jersey Catholic Cemetery offices remain open to serve our families during this extraordinary time and health crisis. As the state of New Jersey continues to return to some form of normalcy, we want you to know we are here for you, now and always. Some folks are finding comfort in planning for their final resting place knowing that in case something happens this burden will not fall on their loved ones. Learn more about the benefits of pre-planning.
Sadly, some of us have experienced the death of a loved one during this pandemic. Many have chosen to have their loved one’s remains cremated, whether by choice or necessity. Please remember the Church’s teaching recommends cremated remains be given the same respect and reverence as the full body, as cremated remains are the body of the deceased in a changed form and must be buried or inurned on sacred grounds. With the pandemic affecting so many, you may not have been able to bury your loved one’s remains. We can help you and guide you. Also, if your loved one was cremated and you were unable to hold a funeral mass at the time of death, you may want to contact your parish and inquire about holding a funeral mass prior to inurnment.
Learn about the burial choices for cremated remains and full body. We are available by telephone, email and USPS mail. If you are interested in an office visit, please call the cemetery office you are interested in to make an appointment. If you choose to make an appointment, please remember face coverings must be worn by all visitors when entering a cemetery office.
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
