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Surround yourself with nature, for eternity. Natural burials are available at All Souls Cemetery.
This burial option is completely acceptable within the Catholic Church, and the process is similar to any other burial. However, natural burials typically require fewer materials, making them more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
The intention of a natural interment is for the human remains to be buried directly into the surrounding soil and decompose naturally.
Full-body and cremation burials are permitted in the natural burial area. The deceased may be buried in a biodegradable full-body container or a biodegradable urn. A concrete interment cover is required for both full-body and cremation burials; the concrete cover protects the human remains. The concrete cover will be open at the bottom and have sufficient size to cover a full-body container.
If you select a natural interment, a full-body burial interred directed into the ground is restricted to ordinary depth, and one interment in a grave.
If a natural cremation interment, three cremation burials are permitted in one grave *Certain restrictions and additional charges may apply.
If you choose a full-body interment, remains must not be embalmed using any material not rated organic and/or meeting the requirements of established and nationally recognized green burial organizations.
Once the human remains are interred in a manner described as natural, any removal for purposes and/or disinterment is prohibited
Memorial restrictions will apply for burials in the natural area. Please get in touch with a Family Service Representative for details.
Traditional burials involve interring the full body in the cemetery. Explore the variety of in-ground options we offer.
The practice of above-ground burial dates back to the interment of Jesus in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb.
Approved by the Church in 1963, cremation burials respect the tradition of burying cremated remains, providing a space for families to honor their loved ones.
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