The Catholic Church teaches that cremated remains must be given the same respect as the body, including the manner in which they are carried, and the attention given to their appropriate transport and placement. The cremated remains of a body are to be buried or entombed, preferably in a Catholic cemetery, using the rites provided by the Order of Christian Funerals.
In addition to the Church’s teaching, there are many benefits to choosing a permanent burial site for cremated remains:
- Provides a special and appropriate place for families and friends to visit and remember their loved one.
- Memorialization at the cemetery provides a permanent record of your loved one’s life.
- Cemeteries will always be there, open to visitations by all for generations to come.
Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island offers families a variety of burial options to best meet your family’s needs:
Cremation Niches in Community Mausoleums
- Niches can accommodate up to two urns, with availability in indoor and garden settings.
- Granite and/or marble front niches are available at all cemeteries.
- Glass front niches are available at Holy Rood and Holy Sepulchre
Cremation Niches in Outdoor Columbaria
- Niches in our new outdoor “Garden of Angels” areas at Holy Rood, Holy Sepulchre & Queen of All Saints.
- Allows for memorialization and visitation in a serene, natural setting.
- Granite front niches accommodate up to two urns.
Traditional Burial Plots
- Single graves can accommodate three urns and up to three caskets in the same plot.
- This option allows families to be buried together when not all family members wish to be cremated.
Cremation Graves
- Accommodate six urns in a plot, with upright monuments for memorialization.
- Cremation Graves available at Holy Rood, Holy Sepulchre & Queen of All Saints.
Please contact the cemetery office for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our Customer Sales & Service Representatives.
Scheduling A Burial Service for Cremated Remains
Once the burial space has been selected, burial arrangements can be coordinated with the cemetery either through a funeral director or directly by the family. For additional information on scheduling arrangements directly with the cemetery, please click one of the following links: