Please follow these rules of behavior so that all families may feel welcome to visit the Catholic Cemeteries.It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Borovka of Libertyville, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Picnicking, consuming alcohol, allowing pets to roam free, playing of music for extended periods of time, playing sports in the cemetery and reckless driving are just a few of those types of behaviors that are not permitted. Some behaviors are prohibited because they can disturb the other visitors as well as the sacredness of the cemetery. We ask your cooperation by visiting your loved ones in a reverent and respectful way. These sacred grounds are blessed by the Church and dedicated as a place of prayer and dignity for our faithful departed. We regret that we are unable to guarantee that all decorations will be free from damage or loss, and we cannot accept responsibility for any unexpected occurrences. We will be as careful and respectful as possible with our normal interment and maintenance activities. We encourage the placement of decorations. Michael The Archangel Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum Garden Crypts and/or Niches are located at the following cemeteries: Cemetery All decorations will be removed and disposed. Please refrain from placing any decorations during these times. If you wish to save your decorations, remove them on or before October 14th. October 15th - 31st is used to clean up the Garden Crypt Area and prepare for fall. If you wish to save your decorations, remove them on or before March 14th. March 15th - 31st is used to clean up the Garden Crypt Area and prepare for spring. Flags that become tattered, faded or unsightly will be respectfully removed and properly disposed.ĭo not tape, attach or affix objects to the fronts of the crypts or niches. Overall height of decorations (including container) should not exceed 30 inches.įlags are permitted provided they are placed in the approved containers stated in this brochure and conform to the overall height restrictions not to exceed 30 inches (including container). All decoration items should be contained within the approved boxes specified above. Special holiday decorations will be removed one week following that holiday. Flower boxes must not exceed 6" WIDE x 6" LONG x 11" HIGH.ĭecorations can only be placed in areas designated for them.Īny items such as metal, crockery, glass or similar materials are not permitted, as they present hazards due to breakage and cause rust stains on the decoration facilities provided. Natural and Artificial flowers are permitted and must be in approved containers.Ĭontainers must be made of wood or plastic with ample drainage. Please limit decorations to one per crypt or niche. The Catholic Cemeteries reserves the right to change the following policies and procedures without notice. The following information is provided as guidelines for cemetery procedures. Garden Crypt and Niche Decoration Policy.
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