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Welcome to “Faith, Hope, and Remembrance,” a blog by the Catholic Cemeteries Association, exploring grief, memory, and the promise of eternal life through Catholic tradition.

A Blessed New Year

When my family and I take our Christmas decorations down, I always leave my two favorite decorations…

January 18, 2014

Bereavement
A Christmas Prayer

As I watch the snow slowly blanket the earth and consider the silence of this time of year, and as I walk the sections and…

December 18, 2013

Message From The Director
Papa Boom-Boom

This is the fourteenth Father’s Day without my father. The constant pain in my heart has dulled, but on days like Father’s Day, it is…

June 9, 2013

Bereavement
“Why Are You Weeping?” John 20: 11-18

The beautiful Easter season is upon us. The promise of spring is all around us. We are reminded of Jesus’ Resurrection and our eternal life. …

April 19, 2013

Bereavement
It Is Personal

As someone who works in what is commonly referred to as the death care industry, sadness tends to permeate my daily routine. I am often…

April 11, 2013

Message From The Director
When Is Free Really Free?

Free. You see the word everywhere. However, the question you must answer is “When is free really free?” Pre-planning your cemetery needs leads to better…

April 5, 2013

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