Welcome to the TCC Blog. Here you’ll find helpful articles and information about all the things we care so much about here at The Catholic Cemeteries. New content is published every other week, so check back often to see what’s new!

Memorial Donations

Memorial Donations

Donating in memory of someone is a special way to contribute to a cause, organization, or a community while recognizing and honoring a loved one. This year, The Catholic Cemeteries is hosting a Christmas Fundraiser for Open Door Pantry. With each memorial donation, 1 ornament will be added to the Christmas trees at both Resurrection & Gethsemane Cemeteries.

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Grief and the Holidays

Grief and the Holidays

Laughter, family, decorations, and special meals fill the holidays. However, when a significant person in your life has died, the holidays can be exhausting, with painful reminders of all the many things that have been lost. How do you navigate the holiday season when you are in grief?

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Cenotaphs

Cenotaphs

A commemorative monument dedicated to a person or group of people buried elsewhere.

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Grieving the Unspoken Loss

Grieving the Unspoken Loss

Losing a loved one is difficult and life changing for everyone. However, when the grief is hidden, silent in the hearts of those who have had a miscarriage or stillbirth, the pain can be especially difficult. Having a public, community event with music, prayer, and ritual honoring those loved ones who died before birth can help families have a safe place to grieve, to name their loss, and honor their child.

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The Importance of Ritual

The Importance of Ritual

Humans are ritualistic, whether it is the pattern one follows when rising and preparing for the day, singing “Happy Birthday” to mark their appearance in the world, or how one performs certain chores. Rituals surrounding death provide a concrete way for the living to begin the painful process of continuing life in the midst of grief, supported by the Church and her members.

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How did Memorial Day Begin?

How did Memorial Day Begin?

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military.

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Preparing for Heaven

Preparing for Heaven

Think about how long one spends in preparing to meet God…. the services, burial, and many details. Seems like we need to rethink how long we take in making some major decisions. We look at preparation for death to cover the 3-legged stool: cemetery, Church, and funeral home.

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