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Page 1: Benefits of a Catholic Cemetery

St. John Cemetery80-01 Metropolitan Avenue

Middle Village, NY 11379

(718) 894-4888

Mount St. Mary Cemetery172-00 Booth Memorial Avenue

Flushing, NY 11365

(718) 353-1560

St. Charles/ Resurrection Cemeteries

2015 Wellwood Avenue

Farmingdale, NY 11735

(631) 249-8700

Holy Cross Cemetery3620 Tilden Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

(718) 284-4520

Benefits of a Catholic Cemetery

Y Sacred Grounds Consecrated by the Church

Y Be at Rest Among the People of our Faith

Y Daily Mass Intentions

Y Religiously-appointed Interment Chapels and Community Mausoleums

Y Chaplains Provided for Committal Services

Y Spiritual Features Important to Our Catholic Beliefs throughout the Cemeteries

Y Belief in the Sacredness and Respect for the Human Body

Y Endowed Care Funds Provide for Future Care and Maintenance

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The Catholic CemeteryA Holy PlaceDedicated to God and Consecrated by the Church

for the Burial of the Faithful

Why choose a Catholic Cemetery?Because a Catholic Cemetery is an extension of the Parish and Catholics traditionally would have their family burial place in a setting which reflects their faith and devotion.

We believe in the resurrection of the body, therefore a Catholic Cemetery gives witness to our belief that life is eternal.

Just as Baptism and Confirmation are part of our faith, burial in a Catholic Cemetery is an important tradition of our faith.

A Catholic Cemetery serves not only as a final resting place for the faithful departed but also as an inspiration for the living.

A Threefold RitualThe Order of Christian Funerals prescribes three separate and ideally sequential rites to celebrate the journey of the deceased from this life to the next. This movement or progression of rites can be helpful to the mourners going through this period of separation. The ideal sequence of these three rites is The Vigil, The Funeral Mass and The Rite of Committal.

Our Funeral Rites have three stages with a processional sequence.

1. The Vigil (wake) takes place between the time of death and the Funeral Mass. This Rite is presided over by a priest, deacon or prepared lay person. It’s a time when family and friends gather to reflect upon that person’s life and to express their own feelings. The Vigil is usually held in the funeral home. This service consists of prayers and scripture readings. The Vigil is typically held before the funeral.

2. The Funeral Mass is the principal celebration of the funeral. Some of the symbols that are incorporated in the Mass include draping of a white pall over the casket signifying the person’s baptism, the Easter candle at the foot of the casket or the urn, and sprinkling of holy water on the casket or urn.

3. The Rite of Committal is the last of the Funeral Rites. This Rite consists of a Scripture reading and short prayers led by a priest, deacon or prepared lay person. The Committal Service is celebrated near the final resting place of the deceased person such as a gravesite, mausoleum or cemetery chapel.

IntroductionWith this estate planning guide, we are stressing the importance of planning in advance of need. Most of us are efficient in our daily lives, responsible and considerate of family and friends. However, many of us do not leave complete records of our personal affairs that will be needed when making our final arrangements. So often family members come to us to make arrangements for a loved one and say “if only he/she could be here to help me answer all of these questions and make these decisions. I have no idea of what he/she would have wanted and how much I can afford.”

This planning guide will eliminate confusion, uncertainty and unnecessary expense on the part of the person making arrangements. It has been prepared with the assistance of attorneys, accountants, bankers, clergymen and estate planning experts to make it easier for you to share your preferences and the necessary information with your loved ones.

When the need arises, all the family will have to do is make a telephone call and everything will be taken care of. This will considerably ease the emotional and financial burden on your family and loved ones at a most difficult time.

This planning guide should be kept in a safe place that is readily accessible to your family. Do not keep it in a safe-deposit box.

By nature we tend to put things off, but by taking the time to plan ahead,

you can bring peace of mind to your family during one of their most difficult times.“Pre-arranging” spares the family from

additional anxiety, expense and inconvenience at the time of a loved ones passing.

By pre-planning, you can make decisions and arrangements that might otherwise be

difficult, and at the same time avoid differences of opinion among members of your family.

Make these decisions for your loved ones before the need arises. In this way you can make your

own choices known and avoid burdening your family and loved ones.

Confidential pre-planning or pre-arranging information is easily available by mailing

this card. Give a thoughtful and important gift to those you love.

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easing the emotional and financial burden for the family of

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Traditionally, Catholics have arranged to have

their family burial place in a setting which reflects

their Catholic faith and devotion.

What you do now frees your family and friends to grieve,

to remember and support each other

to go on with life.

Gather Informationcollect personal and family information – include additional sheets if needed.For the death certificate, obituary and other reasons, it will be necessary to have the following information about your loved one:

FULL NAME AT BIRTH _____________________________________________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH ___________________________________ PLACE OF BIRTH ____________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ________________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________

RESIDENT ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________

FORMER ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE _________________________________ CITIZEN OF __________________________________________________

WORKING OR RETIRED ____________________________________________________________________________________

OCCUPATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________

YEARS EMPLOYED _________________________________ YEARS RETIRED _____________________________________

MARITAL STATUS _________________________________ SPOUSE’S FULL NAME _______________________________

FATHER: PLACE OF BIRTH, YEAR ___________________________________________________________________________

MOTHER: MAIDEN NAME, PLACE OF BIRTH, YEAR ___________________________________________________________

EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE ______________________________________________________

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RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION __________________________________________________________________________________

CHILDREN: NAMES, ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS _________________________________________________________

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My Dear Friends in Christ,

I am grateful to our Bishop, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, and the St. John’s Cemetery Board for asking me to serve you in this sensitive and caring ministry.

In John’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that we should not let our hearts be troubled but to have faith in God and in him. “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going there to

prepare a place for you?” By his three days in the grave and his Resurrection, Jesus made the grave a sign of hope.

At Catholic Cemeteries, we are firmly committed to the faith and traditions of our Church. Our caring staff work to maintain the beauty of our grounds, providing a reverent and dignified place of rest for those entrusted to our care, and for those who visit to remember their loved ones. Our cemeteries are sacred places – set aside by the Church and dedicated to God for the needs of our faithful departed, providing a place of faith, hope and comfort.

Mass intentions are offered for all those interred in our cemeteries, and special Field Masses are offered at each of our cemetery locations on All Souls Day as well as on Memorial Day, to pray for our loved ones. You may also take the opportunity for private prayer in one of our Blessed Sacrament chapels.

It is both a privilege and sacred right of every Catholic to be buried in a Catholic cemetery. Our cemeteries are not just like any other cemetery, but a firm expression of our faith. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.” At our cemeteries, we are part of the Catholic Community awaiting the promise of sharing in the resurrection of Christ.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide this important pastoral care, and let us together pray that the souls of our faithful departed rest in peace.

May the love of God and the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ bless and console us.

Amen.

Sincerely, Stephen N. Comando Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries

Cemetery ArrangementsNAME OF CEMETERY LOCATION

LOCATION OF BURIAL SPACE:

SECTION LOT GRAVE NOS.

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FAMILY COUNSELOR

Funeral ArrangementsNAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON YOU WOULD PREFER TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

FUNERAL DIRECTOR PREFERRED AND ADDRESS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Social Security Death BenefitsTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES A VARYING DEATH BENEFIT TO THOSE COVERED BY SOCIAL SECURITY. THIS IS

PAYABLE TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OR WHOMEVER PAYS THE FUNERAL BILLS. CERTAIN DEPENDENCY BENEFITS FOR

CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MAY ALSO BE APPLICABLE. THE FAMILY MUST APPLY AT THE NEAREST SOCIAL

SECURITY OFFICE FOR THESE BENEFITS. CONSULT THE TELEPHONE/ONLINE DIRECTORY. THE LISTING IS:

U.S. GOVERNMENT • HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT • SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

Veterans Death BenefitTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES A NUMBER OF BENEFITS TO THE FAMILY OF A DECEASED VETERAN. SOME

OF THESE INCLUDE AN ALLOWANCE TOWARD THE BURIAL, A GRAVE MARKER, AND AN AMERICAN FLAG. THE

FAMILY MUST APPLY AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR THESE BENEFITS. CONSULT THE TELEPHONE

/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR THE LISTING UNDER UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - VETERAN ADMINISTRATION.

DISCHARGE PAPERS ARE NEEDED.

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We believe in Jesus’ promise that He has prepared a place for each of us.

He welcomes our loved ones home while we await His final coming.

At Catholic Cemeteries, we provide a sacred place of faith, hope & comfort.

Here our beloved enter the resurrection to everlasting joy.

WillsMY WILL, IN THE NAME ________________________________________________________ DATED ____________________________

IS LOCATED AT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE NAMED AS EXECUTOR OF MY WILL _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY ATTORNEY IS __________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY WILL, IN THE NAME _______________________________________________ DATED _____________________________________

IS LOCATED AT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE NAMED AS EXECUTOR OF MY WILL _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY ATTORNEY IS __________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Valuable Personal EffectsALTHOUGH NOT A SPECIFIC PART OF MY WILL, IT IS MY WISH

THAT THE LISTED PERSONAL EFFECTS BE DISTRIBUTED AS INDICATED:

ITEM OF VALUE LOCATED AT DESIGNATED RECIPIENT

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EMPLOYER DEPARTMENT SINCE (DATE)

BUSINESS ADDRESS

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

SCHOOLS ATTENDED YEARS DEGREES

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BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE SERVICE NO. DATE ENTERED PLACE

UNIT OR THEATRES OF SERVICE AND DATES

SEPARATION DATE PLACE GRADE, RANK, OR RATING

MILITARY CITATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, OR AWARDS

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VETERANS OR RESERVE ORGANIZATIONS

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Retirement IncomePROVIDER POLICY NO. BENEFICIARY DATE BENEFIT

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Brokerage Firms COMPANY, GOVT., LOCATION OF CERTIFICATE, CERTIFICATE TYPE OF SECURITY OR INVESTMENT STATEMENT OR PORTFOLIO OF POLICY NO.

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InsuranceLife InsuranceNAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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INSURANCE AGENT AND LOCATION

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Accident and Health Insurance DATE OF WEEKLY DEATH NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY ISSUE BENEFIT BENEFIT

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INSURANCE AGENT AND LOCATION

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Personal (Spouse)FULL NAME BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE

ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP SINCE (DATE)

PREVIOUS ADDRESS

OCCUPATION TITLE SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

EMPLOYER DEPARTMENT SINCE (DATE)

BUSINESS ADDRESS

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

SCHOOLS ATTENDED YEARS DEGREES

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FRATERNITY OR HONOR SOCIETY POSITION HELD

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________CIVIC OR PUBLIC OFFICES HELD PLACE

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BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE SERVICE NO. DATE ENTERED PLACE

UNIT OR THEATRES OF SERVICE AND DATES

SEPARATION DATE PLACE GRADE, RANK, OR RATING

MILITARY CITATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, OR AWARDS

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VETERANS OR RESERVE ORGANIZATIONS

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FamilyCHILDREN ADDRESS BIRTHDATE & PLACE

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Safe Deposit Box LOCATION OF NAME AND LOCATION OF BANK BOX NUMBER KEYS PERSONS OF ACCESS

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Charge Accounts and Credit CardsNAME AND LOCATION OF COMPANY ACCOUNT NUMBER TYPE OF ACCOUNT MONTHLY, REVOLVING, ETC

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Other Relatives and Friends HUSBAND WIFE

RELATIONSHIP: NAME AND ADDRESS:

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MORTGAGE HOLDER & LOCATION ORIGINAL AMOUNT TERM PAYMENTS

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ACQUISITION LOCATION DATE COST NAME OF TITLE

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MORTGAGE HOLDER & LOCATION ORIGINAL AMOUNT TERM PAYMENTS

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ACQUISITION LOCATION DATE COST NAME OF TITLE

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MORTGAGE HOLDER & LOCATION ORIGINAL AMOUNT TERM PAYMENTS

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Location of Important PapersIDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF YOUR IMPORTANT PAPERS

BY INSERTING THE APPROPRIATE LETTER IN THE BOXES BELOW.

H HOME B SAFE DEPOSIT BOX W WORK A ATTORNEY O OTHER (SPECIFY)

□ WILLS

□ BIRTH CERTIFICATES

□ MARRIAGE LICENSE

□ LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

□ ACCIDENT & HEALTH POLICIES

□ PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE

□ AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

□ CITIZENSHIP PAPERS (IF APPLICABLE)

□ MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS

□ COPY OF MORTGAGE OR LEASE

□ DEED TO HOME

□ AUTOMOBILE TITLE OR BILL OF SALE

□ CERTIFICATE OF BURIAL RIGHTS

□ TAX RETURNS AND INFORMATION

□ OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OR VALUABLES

SOCIAL MEDIA/EMAIL ACCOUNTS LOGIN/PASSWORD LOCATION

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Organization Affiliations HUSBAND WIFE

NAME OF OFFICE/POSITION NAME AND TELEPHONE OF DEATH BENEFITS

ORGANIZATION PAST OR PRESENT CONTACT TO BE NOTIFIED PAYABLE

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Important Medical InformationFOR HUSBAND, WIFE AND CHILDREN: LIST SIGNIFICANT ILLNESSES,

SPECIAL MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND SPECIFIC ALLERGIES:

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NAME OF OFFICE/POSITION NAME AND TELEPHONE OF DEATH BENEFITS

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MORTGAGE HOLDER & LOCATION ORIGINAL AMOUNT TERM PAYMENTS

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MORTGAGE HOLDER & LOCATION ORIGINAL AMOUNT TERM PAYMENTS

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Location of Important PapersIDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF YOUR IMPORTANT PAPERS

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□ WILLS

□ BIRTH CERTIFICATES

□ MARRIAGE LICENSE

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□ ACCIDENT & HEALTH POLICIES

□ PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE

□ AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

□ CITIZENSHIP PAPERS (IF APPLICABLE)

□ MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS

□ COPY OF MORTGAGE OR LEASE

□ DEED TO HOME

□ AUTOMOBILE TITLE OR BILL OF SALE

□ CERTIFICATE OF BURIAL RIGHTS

□ TAX RETURNS AND INFORMATION

□ OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS OR VALUABLES

SOCIAL MEDIA/EMAIL ACCOUNTS LOGIN/PASSWORD LOCATION

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FamilyCHILDREN ADDRESS BIRTHDATE & PLACE

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Safe Deposit Box LOCATION OF NAME AND LOCATION OF BANK BOX NUMBER KEYS PERSONS OF ACCESS

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Charge Accounts and Credit CardsNAME AND LOCATION OF COMPANY ACCOUNT NUMBER TYPE OF ACCOUNT MONTHLY, REVOLVING, ETC

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY

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INSURANCE AGENT AND LOCATION

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Accident and Health Insurance DATE OF WEEKLY DEATH NAME OF COMPANY POLICY NUMBER BENEFICIARY ISSUE BENEFIT BENEFIT

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INSURANCE AGENT AND LOCATION

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Personal (Spouse)FULL NAME BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE

ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP SINCE (DATE)

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OCCUPATION TITLE SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

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BUSINESS ADDRESS

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

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BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE SERVICE NO. DATE ENTERED PLACE

UNIT OR THEATRES OF SERVICE AND DATES

SEPARATION DATE PLACE GRADE, RANK, OR RATING

MILITARY CITATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, OR AWARDS

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BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE SERVICE NO. DATE ENTERED PLACE

UNIT OR THEATRES OF SERVICE AND DATES

SEPARATION DATE PLACE GRADE, RANK, OR RATING

MILITARY CITATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, OR AWARDS

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Retirement IncomePROVIDER POLICY NO. BENEFICIARY DATE BENEFIT

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Brokerage Firms COMPANY, GOVT., LOCATION OF CERTIFICATE, CERTIFICATE TYPE OF SECURITY OR INVESTMENT STATEMENT OR PORTFOLIO OF POLICY NO.

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We believe in Jesus’ promise that He has prepared a place for each of us.

He welcomes our loved ones home while we await His final coming.

At Catholic Cemeteries, we provide a sacred place of faith, hope & comfort.

Here our beloved enter the resurrection to everlasting joy.

WillsMY WILL, IN THE NAME ________________________________________________________ DATED ____________________________

IS LOCATED AT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE NAMED AS EXECUTOR OF MY WILL _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY ATTORNEY IS __________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY WILL, IN THE NAME _______________________________________________ DATED _____________________________________

IS LOCATED AT ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE NAMED AS EXECUTOR OF MY WILL _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MY ATTORNEY IS __________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Valuable Personal EffectsALTHOUGH NOT A SPECIFIC PART OF MY WILL, IT IS MY WISH

THAT THE LISTED PERSONAL EFFECTS BE DISTRIBUTED AS INDICATED:

ITEM OF VALUE LOCATED AT DESIGNATED RECIPIENT

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My Dear Friends in Christ,

I am grateful to our Bishop, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, and the St. John’s Cemetery Board for asking me to serve you in this sensitive and caring ministry.

In John’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that we should not let our hearts be troubled but to have faith in God and in him. “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going there to

prepare a place for you?” By his three days in the grave and his Resurrection, Jesus made the grave a sign of hope.

At Catholic Cemeteries, we are firmly committed to the faith and traditions of our Church. Our caring staff work to maintain the beauty of our grounds, providing a reverent and dignified place of rest for those entrusted to our care, and for those who visit to remember their loved ones. Our cemeteries are sacred places – set aside by the Church and dedicated to God for the needs of our faithful departed, providing a place of faith, hope and comfort.

Mass intentions are offered for all those interred in our cemeteries, and special Field Masses are offered at each of our cemetery locations on All Souls Day as well as on Memorial Day, to pray for our loved ones. You may also take the opportunity for private prayer in one of our Blessed Sacrament chapels.

It is both a privilege and sacred right of every Catholic to be buried in a Catholic cemetery. Our cemeteries are not just like any other cemetery, but a firm expression of our faith. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.” At our cemeteries, we are part of the Catholic Community awaiting the promise of sharing in the resurrection of Christ.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide this important pastoral care, and let us together pray that the souls of our faithful departed rest in peace.

May the love of God and the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ bless and console us.

Amen.

Sincerely, Stephen N. Comando Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries

Cemetery ArrangementsNAME OF CEMETERY LOCATION

LOCATION OF BURIAL SPACE:

SECTION LOT GRAVE NOS.

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FAMILY COUNSELOR

Funeral ArrangementsNAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON YOU WOULD PREFER TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

FUNERAL DIRECTOR PREFERRED AND ADDRESS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Social Security Death BenefitsTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES A VARYING DEATH BENEFIT TO THOSE COVERED BY SOCIAL SECURITY. THIS IS

PAYABLE TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OR WHOMEVER PAYS THE FUNERAL BILLS. CERTAIN DEPENDENCY BENEFITS FOR

CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MAY ALSO BE APPLICABLE. THE FAMILY MUST APPLY AT THE NEAREST SOCIAL

SECURITY OFFICE FOR THESE BENEFITS. CONSULT THE TELEPHONE/ONLINE DIRECTORY. THE LISTING IS:

U.S. GOVERNMENT • HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT • SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.

Veterans Death BenefitTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES A NUMBER OF BENEFITS TO THE FAMILY OF A DECEASED VETERAN. SOME

OF THESE INCLUDE AN ALLOWANCE TOWARD THE BURIAL, A GRAVE MARKER, AND AN AMERICAN FLAG. THE

FAMILY MUST APPLY AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR THESE BENEFITS. CONSULT THE TELEPHONE

/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR THE LISTING UNDER UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - VETERAN ADMINISTRATION.

DISCHARGE PAPERS ARE NEEDED.

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FamilEstate PlanningGuide

easing the emotional and financial burden for the family of

_______________________________________________________legal name

_______________________________________________________family counselor

Traditionally, Catholics have arranged to have

their family burial place in a setting which reflects

their Catholic faith and devotion.

What you do now frees your family and friends to grieve,

to remember and support each other

to go on with life.

Gather Informationcollect personal and family information – include additional sheets if needed.For the death certificate, obituary and other reasons, it will be necessary to have the following information about your loved one:

FULL NAME AT BIRTH _____________________________________________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH ___________________________________ PLACE OF BIRTH ____________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ________________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________

RESIDENT ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________

FORMER ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE _________________________________ CITIZEN OF __________________________________________________

WORKING OR RETIRED ____________________________________________________________________________________

OCCUPATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________

YEARS EMPLOYED _________________________________ YEARS RETIRED _____________________________________

MARITAL STATUS _________________________________ SPOUSE’S FULL NAME _______________________________

FATHER: PLACE OF BIRTH, YEAR ___________________________________________________________________________

MOTHER: MAIDEN NAME, PLACE OF BIRTH, YEAR ___________________________________________________________

EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE ______________________________________________________

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RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION __________________________________________________________________________________

CHILDREN: NAMES, ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS _________________________________________________________

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The Catholic CemeteryA Holy PlaceDedicated to God and Consecrated by the Church

for the Burial of the Faithful

Why choose a Catholic Cemetery?Because a Catholic Cemetery is an extension of the Parish and Catholics traditionally would have their family burial place in a setting which reflects their faith and devotion.

We believe in the resurrection of the body, therefore a Catholic Cemetery gives witness to our belief that life is eternal.

Just as Baptism and Confirmation are part of our faith, burial in a Catholic Cemetery is an important tradition of our faith.

A Catholic Cemetery serves not only as a final resting place for the faithful departed but also as an inspiration for the living.

A Threefold RitualThe Order of Christian Funerals prescribes three separate and ideally sequential rites to celebrate the journey of the deceased from this life to the next. This movement or progression of rites can be helpful to the mourners going through this period of separation. The ideal sequence of these three rites is The Vigil, The Funeral Mass and The Rite of Committal.

Our Funeral Rites have three stages with a processional sequence.

1. The Vigil (wake) takes place between the time of death and the Funeral Mass. This Rite is presided over by a priest, deacon or prepared lay person. It’s a time when family and friends gather to reflect upon that person’s life and to express their own feelings. The Vigil is usually held in the funeral home. This service consists of prayers and scripture readings. The Vigil is typically held before the funeral.

2. The Funeral Mass is the principal celebration of the funeral. Some of the symbols that are incorporated in the Mass include draping of a white pall over the casket signifying the person’s baptism, the Easter candle at the foot of the casket or the urn, and sprinkling of holy water on the casket or urn.

3. The Rite of Committal is the last of the Funeral Rites. This Rite consists of a Scripture reading and short prayers led by a priest, deacon or prepared lay person. The Committal Service is celebrated near the final resting place of the deceased person such as a gravesite, mausoleum or cemetery chapel.

IntroductionWith this estate planning guide, we are stressing the importance of planning in advance of need. Most of us are efficient in our daily lives, responsible and considerate of family and friends. However, many of us do not leave complete records of our personal affairs that will be needed when making our final arrangements. So often family members come to us to make arrangements for a loved one and say “if only he/she could be here to help me answer all of these questions and make these decisions. I have no idea of what he/she would have wanted and how much I can afford.”

This planning guide will eliminate confusion, uncertainty and unnecessary expense on the part of the person making arrangements. It has been prepared with the assistance of attorneys, accountants, bankers, clergymen and estate planning experts to make it easier for you to share your preferences and the necessary information with your loved ones.

When the need arises, all the family will have to do is make a telephone call and everything will be taken care of. This will considerably ease the emotional and financial burden on your family and loved ones at a most difficult time.

This planning guide should be kept in a safe place that is readily accessible to your family. Do not keep it in a safe-deposit box.

By nature we tend to put things off, but by taking the time to plan ahead,

you can bring peace of mind to your family during one of their most difficult times.“Pre-arranging” spares the family from

additional anxiety, expense and inconvenience at the time of a loved ones passing.

By pre-planning, you can make decisions and arrangements that might otherwise be

difficult, and at the same time avoid differences of opinion among members of your family.

Make these decisions for your loved ones before the need arises. In this way you can make your

own choices known and avoid burdening your family and loved ones.

Confidential pre-planning or pre-arranging information is easily available by mailing

this card. Give a thoughtful and important gift to those you love.

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St. John Cemetery80-01 Metropolitan Avenue

Middle Village, NY 11379

(718) 894-4888

Mount St. Mary Cemetery172-00 Booth Memorial Avenue

Flushing, NY 11365

(718) 353-1560

St. Charles/ Resurrection Cemeteries

2015 Wellwood Avenue

Farmingdale, NY 11735

(631) 249-8700

Holy Cross Cemetery3620 Tilden Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203

(718) 284-4520

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