Planning Your Catholic Funeral

St. John Paul II Parish will host a seminar presented by representatives from Maine Catholic Cemeteries and Fr. Alexander Boucher. This presentation will provide information about planning a Catholic funeral, Catholic cemeteries in Maine, Church teaching on cremation, and the many benefits of pre-planning. Light refreshments will be served.

Within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, there are 83 Catholic cemeteries, including seven diocesan-operated cemeteries: Calvary Cemetery in South Portland, Holy Cross Cemetery in Yarmouth, Notre Dame Cemetery in Springvale, St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford, St. Joseph and St. Mary cemeteries in Biddeford, and St. Peter Cemetery in Lewiston. The diocese also manages four parish cemeteries: Mount Hope Cemetery in Lewiston, St. Anne Cemetery in Lisbon, and Mount Calvary and Ss. Cyril & Methodius cemeteries in Lisbon Falls. Each diocesan-owned and managed cemetery has family advisors ready to assist you, whether you have recently lost a loved one or if you would like to make advance arrangements.

For more information about Maine Catholic Cemeteries, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/cemeteries-funerals. In addition, you can also take advantage of Three Beliefs, a free guide for Maine Catholics that offers valuable assistance and information regarding end-of-life issues. To view the guide, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/threebeliefs.