Death and cemeteries are not something that people normally want to discuss. The discussion is important.
Even the most basic planning can prevent a great amount of stress for children, friends, and family. This stress manifests itself in the many decisions to be made, quickly. Financial options are minimal. There is uncertainty as loved ones make decisions they do not feel equipped to make.
The Allentown Diocese Cemeteries will provide you with what you need spiritually and what you desire. As a Catholic cemetery, all our placement options are consecrated. Resurrection Cemetery in Allentown or Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem can meet your needs in a beautiful setting.
Statistics show that only 21% of Americans have a plan. The Cemeteries Team will help with both pre-planning and in immediate need situations.
Both cemeteries offer in-ground burial and above-ground entombment/inurnment. Our beautiful mausoleums offer elegant cremation niches, single and companion crypts for those who want to spend eternity together … literally. Our columbariums provide dignified cremation niches.
Our team will provide a Catholic Personal Reference File to help lead you and your family through the next steps of the planning process. This will guide you in making funeral arrangements, choosing Mass songs and readings, and gathering your personal information in one location. This great tool is offered at no charge and will make your surviving family’s experience less stressful.
Check out our website at www.allentowndiocesecemeteries.org and contact us for more information or to ask questions: Resurrection, 610-395-3819 ext. 1; Holy Saviour, 610-866-2372 ext. 1.
Photo: Members of the Cemeteries Team are, from left: Family Services Representative Deacon Tim Ferguson, Superintendent Brian Palma, Director of Cemeteries Monsignor William Baver, and Family Services Representative Jim Hoffmann. Not pictured is Mary Motley, administrative assistant.
Copy Permalink
