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Q. Do you have to be a Catholic to be buried in Saint Mary Cemetery?
A. No, our cemetery is non-denominational and we have burials of all faiths.
Q. What is a “pre-need” purchase?
A. Pre-need is the purchasing arrangement ahead of time, like making a will, many people find this idea upsetting. It is wise, however, for two reasons. Costs continue to rise but, more importantly, when you purchase your final resting place you saved your loved ones from making a hurried decision during a very painful time in their lives. There are enough difficulties involved in sudden or expected deaths – this process eliminates one of them.
Q. Why should I prearrange my burial and funeral needs?
A. Prearranging for death is not a sign of hopelessness; it is an expression of trust, faith and acceptance in the Resurrection.
By preplanning your funeral and burial, your wishes are made clear, only needing implementation. Advance planning is the best way to avoid heavier financial burdens later. Decisions are better made apart from emotions and stress of a death. Couples, who lived together for years, should plan their final arrangements while still sound in mind and body.
Q. What happens if I buy a cemetery plot in advance and later move to another area of the country and no longer wish to be buried/inurned in St Mary Cemetery?
A. We will purchase back the burial space/niche for the original purchase price, less a paperwork handling fee, provided no burials, cremains or monuments/markers have been placed.