Creamation Guidelines

Cremation is permitted, and we urge all Catholics to follow the guidelines of the Church. The Church requires that All cremated remains be buried. The urn is to be interred in a cemetery in the ground or in a niche in a columbarium. Anything else is disrespecting the body that God gave us. Scattering the ashes anywhere, separating the ashes into groups for distribution, or keeping the urn with the ashes in the house for years is absolutely wrong in all cases.

Please remember that life is a gift from God and we are given human life with our bodies and souls together. We are made in the image and likeness of God! 

Columbarium

Location

The original columbarium site is located on the left side of the church. It encompasses a peaceful and prayerful setting

with a beautiful water feature, the centerpiece of which is a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There are also benches

available to memorialize in this site. The new site is across the driveway from original columbarium location.

Cost of a Niche

A new site was completed in June 2023 with 3 free-standing, 2-sided units with a total of 468 companion niches. The prices are $3,400 to $3,600, depending on the row they are located in. All of our niches hold 2 standard urns, and the total cost includes engraving. Urns must be purchased separately from the funeral director of your choice.

Purchasing a Niche

If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please call the office to make an appointment or complete a Columbarium Niche Reservation Form below. You will be called to make an appointment. We require full payment at the time of purchase - payment plans are not available. Please call Leasa in the office at extension 228 with any additional questions.

If you have additional questions please call Leasa Lewee at ext 228.

When this form is received at the parish office, we will contact you to come into the office to receive a packet containing the Diocesan Rules and Regulations, the general specifications for the columbarium, and a License Agreement. At that time, you will complete the License, choose the location of your niche from available spaces, and purchase it. Full payment is required at the time of purchase in the form of cash, check or credit card (Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express accepted).

UNITS 5 - 12:

• All units - $3,000

UNITS 13-25:

• Tier 1 (Top Row) - $3,300
• Tier 2 (2^nd-3^rd Rows) - $3,100
• Tier 3 (2 Bottom Rows) - $3,000
  

As stated above, each niche holds two (2) standard urns. The purchase amount allows for sufficient capital to cover costs, maintenance, landscaping, and provide an endowment for perpetual care. It also includes the engraving on the faceplate. There are no additional costs to you beyond the prices above. 

The cost of each niche includes a portion which is the fair market value of the goods or services being provided to the Licensee, representing the fee for the License, and the balance is a charitable donation by the Licensee to the Diocese, for the benefit of the Parish. The Diocese is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and donations to it are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding specific questions about your donation. These amounts will be indicated on the license and sales receipt when niches are purchased.