Catholic Cemeteries of Halifax

Services Offered by the Catholic Cemeteries of Halifax

Burial Information
To meet today’s needs; niches for the committal of cremated remains and a cremation garden are available at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax. A cremation garden is available at Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax and a columbarium for cremation as well as traditional burials are available at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Burials are available all year round.

Planning
Pre-need planning is the arrangement of cemetery services prior to need. Many individuals have found that planning in advance of death gives them peace of mind and relieves their family members of the emotional burden of making these arrangements. If you would like to make a plan please contact Cathy Driscoll-Cainen (902) 429-9800 ext. 308.

For more information please visit our website at www.halifaxyarmouth.org/cemeteries.

Catholic Cemeteries of Halifax Contact

Christine Spears
Cemeteries Ministry Coordinator
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
(902) 429-9800 Ext. 308

Daniel MacDonald
Cemetery Services Coordinator
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
(902) 429-9800 Ext. 319

Bradley VanDam
Manager, Catholic Cemeteries
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
(902) 429-9800 Ext. 311
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Archdiocesan Funeral Guidelines

Archbishop Mancini in collaboration with the clergy, religious and lay faithful of our Church of IMG 2500 web Halifax-Yarmouth prepared the document on Catholic funerals in the Archdiocese of Halifax Yarmouth. The document is titled "Catholic Funerals: Theological and Pastoral Considerations".

The document touches on the frequent experience in our faith communities that funerals draw people with diverse connections to the Catholic faith or faith in general. Liturgical options, specifically the separation of the Funeral Rite (Order of Christian Funerals) and the celebration of the Eucharist, can facilitate a fuller involvement of mourners at Catholic funerals. As well new opportunities are presented to evangelize and catechized a Christian understanding of life, death and resurrection. For the faithful the opportunity to celebrate Eucharist at a memorial Mass within a short time of the funeral liturgy can be much more meaningful experience of communion.

This guidelines addresses issues like eulogies, use of Christian symbols at funerals, cremation, and the celebration of the funeral rite at funeral parlors as well as other points to assist parish personnel in the ministry to those who are grieving.

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