Catholic Funeral & Burial Resources

Whether you are planning for the future, making arrangements after the loss of a loved one, or simply seeking to understand the Catholic Church's teachings on burial and funeral rites, we are here to help.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Toledo is committed to serving families with compassion, dignity, and faith. The Diocese of Toledo owns and operates three Catholic cemeteries in Toledo, offering sacred places where the faithful may be laid to rest and where families can come to pray, remember, and find peace.

Because every Catholic family deserves guidance and support during times of loss and planning, this resource center is intended for all of the faithful throughout the Diocese of Toledo. Whether you are making arrangements with one of our diocesan cemeteries, a parish cemetery, or another cemetery, you will find practical guidance, Church teaching, and resources to help you navigate Catholic funeral planning, burial, cremation, and preparing for the future.

How can we help?

I Have Recently Lost a Loved One

The loss of someone we love brings grief, questions, and many decisions. The Catholic Church walks with families during this difficult time through prayer, pastoral care, and the funeral rites.

This guide will help you understand the first steps after a death, including:

  • Contacting your parish

  • Working with a funeral home

  • Making arrangements with a cemetery

  • Understanding Catholic funeral rites

  • Preparing for the Rite of Committal

  • Finding additional support and resources

Learn What to Do When a Loved One Dies

I Want to Plan Ahead

Planning ahead is an act of love and consideration for your family. Pre-planning allows you to make thoughtful decisions at your own pace and provides peace of mind for those you leave behind.

Planning ahead may include:

  • Selecting burial or entombment options

  • Exploring cemetery locations

  • Understanding burial rights

  • Reviewing pricing and fees

  • Considering memorialization options

  • Recording personal wishes and preferences

Explore Planning Ahead Resources

I Need Forms, Guides, or Documents

Access helpful resources for funeral planning, cemetery arrangements, and Catholic funeral programs.

Available resources may include:

Planning Resources

  • Funeral Planning Guide

  • General Pricing List

Funeral & Memorial Programs

  • Order of Christian Funerals Program

  • All Souls Remembrance Program

  • Mother Teresa Program

  • Family Heritage Program

I Want to Understand Catholic Funeral Practices

The Catholic Church's funeral rites accompany the faithful from the time of death through the celebration of Christian hope in the Resurrection.

Learn about:

  • The Vigil

  • The Funeral Liturgy

  • The Rite of Committal

  • The role of the parish community

  • The spiritual meaning of Catholic funerals

Learn About Catholic Funeral Rites

Frequently Asked Questions

Families often have questions about Catholic funeral practices, cemetery policies, and planning decisions.

Topics include:

  • Who owns Catholic cemetery property?

  • Can non-Catholics be buried in a Catholic cemetery?

  • What happens with cremated remains?

  • Why are there cemetery regulations?

  • Why should families consider planning ahead?

  • What memorial options are available?

View our FAQs

I Need Cemetery Information

The Diocese of Toledo owns and operates three Catholic cemeteries located in Toledo:

  • Resurrection Cemetery

  • Calvary Cemetery

  • Mount Carmel Cemetery

Our cemeteries provide sacred places of prayer, remembrance, and hope in the Resurrection.

Find information about:

  • Cemetery locations

  • Burial options

  • Mausoleums and memorialization

  • Cemetery rules and regulation

Explore our Catholic Cemeteries