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GARDENS OF GETHSEMANI CEMETERY
Surrey
ST. PETER’S CEMETERY
New Westminster
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY
Chilliwack
OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE CEMETERY
Hope
CONTENTS
Introduction: The Gift of Advance Preparation ............................................................................. 2
The Role of the Church ................................................................................................................... 3
The Problem .................................................................................................................................... 4
The Solution .................................................................................................................................... 4
The Catholic Funeral Rites .............................................................................................................. 5
Vigil for the Deceased.................................................................................................................. 5
Funeral Mass ............................................................................................................................... 6
Rite of Committal ........................................................................................................................ 6
The Catholic Cemetery—Our Final Resting Place .......................................................................... 7
Pre-Needs Planning of Your Cemetery Requirements ................................................................ 8
Some Decisions We Recommend ................................................................................................ 8
A Word About Cremation ............................................................................................................ 8
Checklist of Things To Do.............................................................................................................. 12
Memorial Instructions: Husband.................................................................................................. 13
Memorial Instructions: Wife ........................................................................................................ 15
Immediate Family: Husband ........................................................................................................ 17
Immediate Family: Wife ............................................................................................................... 18
Important Documents and Personal Papers: Husband ............................................................... 19
Important Documents and Personal Papers: Wife ...................................................................... 20
Insurance Policies: Husband and Wife ......................................................................................... 21
Family Financial Status: Husband................................................................................................. 22
Family Financial Status: Wife ....................................................................................................... 23
Family History: Husband............................................................................................................... 24
Family History: Wife ..................................................................................................................... 25
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................ 26
INTRODUCTION: THE GIFT OF ADVANCE PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION: THE GIFT OF ADVANCE PREPARATION
The death of a Christian is a moment of great spiritual significance, marking the entrance of the
faithful departed into eternal life. Simultaneously, the passing of a loved one is perhaps the
most distressing and tumultuous event a person can experience. Amidst the resulting grief and
emotional confusion, many decisions of lasting importance must be quickly made, essential
documents must be located and numerous people must to be notified. Without the benefit of
advance planning, these requirements can greatly amplify the tremendous stress of an already
very difficult time.
Few of us are comfortable talking about death, especially when our own passing is being
considered. Discussing our wishes and making advance preparations may be the most enduring
gift we leave for those who will survive us, eliminating much of the stress and confusion that
typically accompanies the death of a loved one. When a clear plan is in place and provisions
have already been made, our family, friends and parish can proceed with quiet confidence
rather than making quick decisions under duress while wondering what we would have wanted.
Catholic Cemeteries of The Archdiocese of Vancouver has prepared this guide to help you
understand what happens when a Catholic dies, consider the various choices available, clearly
articulate your wishes, and make Pre-Need arrangements that will reduce the burden on those
who will later be coping with the death of their loved one. It provides a central place for family
members to record personal information and preparations, and to identify the location of
important documents. Most of all, we hope this planning guide will encourage you to be as
ready as possible for the inevitable in a way that clearly demonstrates your care for those you
love most.
CEMETERIES PLANNING GUIDE
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THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
Catholics fervently believe in the hope of resurrection through the saving work of Jesus Christ.
The Church, since her earliest days, has marked the religious significance of death through her
funeral liturgies as well as by continuous concern for the final resting place of the faithful
departed. When a person dies, we respect as sacred the body that remains, caring for the
deceased as well as the family and community that survive them. The Catholic Church prays for
the faithful departed, recognizing that they continue to be members of our Christian
community.
“At the death of a Christian, whose life was begun in the waters of Baptism and strengthened at
the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident
belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life.” (OCF, #4)
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THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
Over 75% of Canadians 35 years of age and older have thought about their own funeral, but only
12% have made any plans 1.
If you or your spouse died yesterday and without a Pre-Need plan in place you’d be faced with
dozens of detailed decisions concerning the end-of-life arrangements. Worse yet, the surviving
spouse faces many unwelcome and difficult decisions at a horrible time while dealing with grief,
loss and sorrow.
When faced with “At-Need” decisions in an emotional state, it can lead to:
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Overspending
Indecision
Haste
Worry
So if we know that we must make these decisions why is Pre-Need Planning avoided:
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Indifference
Difficult topic
Financial challenges
Other priorities or at a younger life stage
THE SOLUTION
Your Catholic Cemeteries has the rites, solutions and resources to help. We recommend you use
this Planning Guide to learn about our services and the choices you can now make. Then we
recommend you tour one of the beautiful properties and sit down with a compassionate and
skilled Catholic Cemeteries Advisor who can help you settle your choices and arrange a
personalized plan. A Pre-Need plan is a gift to your family offering many benefits:
 Peace of mind
 Comfort in knowing you’ll be buried on Sacred Ground and memorialized with your
community
 Secure in knowing you are not placing any burden on your spouse and family
 Prepared and settled in making decisions together instead of alone, at-need
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Source: Pollara Research. Report on Funeral Industry Preferences. March, 2010.
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THE CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES
In the face of death, the Catholic Church confidently proclaims that God has created each
person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and resurrection, has broken
the chains of sin and death that bound humanity. (OCF, #1) In her funeral rites, the Church
commends the dead to God and offers Christian hope to those who mourn. These rites, found in
the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF), allow for adaptations that recognize the life of the
deceased and the needs of the mourners.
Funeral rites are of inestimable value, offering a focused opportunity for those who share in the
loss to express their love, respect and grief. A funeral allows us to take a firm first step towards
adjusting to our loss as we openly and realistically face with dignity the crisis that death
presents. The Catholic funeral rites provide meaningful ceremonies that bring together families
and friends and encourage thoughts and feelings to be expressed. A funeral gives the
community a chance to offer its support and share the sorrow of the immediate family of the
deceased.
Once the funeral directors complete their preparatory role in the drama of death, the Church
commences a holy obligation that has endured through the centuries. This beautiful
commemoration starts with the Vigil, follows in the church with the Funeral Mass and ends in
the cemetery where the community joins the priest or deacon in the final liturgical prayers, the
Rite of Committal, at the place of burial.
VIGIL FOR THE DECEASED
The events surrounding death call for a community response. While the immediate family bears
the burden of sorrow, relatives, friends and parishioners provide prayerful support, especially
when they gather at the Vigil (Wake Service) to show their respect and reverence for the
deceased. A service with selected Scripture readings, a homily giving comfort and hope,
intercessions speaking to the faith of those gathered around the deceased, and prayers chosen
from the rich resources found in the Order of Christian Funerals prepare people to enter into
the Christian spirit of the Funeral Mass. The Rosary is often included in the Vigil.
The Wake is the most appropriate time for the giving of eulogies, particularly in reference to
what God has done for the deceased person, and for us through them. This is a time to laugh,
cry, remember and pray as we recall and share memories of the person who has died. At the
Vigil, the Christian community comforts the family with love and friendship, offers assistance,
and prays that God may give the bereaved strength to bear their grief and faith to trust in the
promise of eternal life.
The family is encouraged to participate in the planning of the service, which is led by a priest, a
deacon or, in their absence, a layperson. The Vigil, which usually takes place the day before the
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Funeral Mass, is preferably held in the church, but may take place in the funeral home or in the
home of the deceased. If desired, an open casket viewing may be included at the Vigil; viewing
the deceased aids in the management of grief through realization, recall and expression.
FUNERAL MASS
“Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the
gift of life which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the just. The
Mass, the memorial of Christ’s death and resurrection, is the principal celebration of the
Christian funeral.” (OCF, #5)
The Funeral Mass is customarily celebrated on the day of burial, in the parish church, with the
body of the deceased present. This is where the Christian journey began, in the waters of
baptism where we are joined to Christ who stands victorious over death. This is where we have
been formed by the Word of God and fed at the Lord’s Table. The Funeral Liturgy is our great
“Thank You” to God who created us, died for us and calls each of us back to himself. The
emphasis shifts from the life of the deceased to the saving works of God through Jesus Christ.
The homily speaks of the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection and illuminates the deeper
meaning found in the experience of death and dying. The Eucharist looks forward to our
participation in the heavenly banquet, where we are united with Jesus, the saints and all those
who share eternal life.
The more a family actively plans and participates—selecting the Scripture readings, choosing
music and vestment colours, clothing the casket with the white pall, serving as lectors, assisting
in the offertory procession, singing the responses and hymns and, especially, receiving Holy
Communion—the deeper will be the consolation and strength they experience.
RITE OF COMMITTAL
The Rite of Committal, celebrated at the place of burial, is designed to gather the community for
prayer in an expression of the communion that exists between the Church on earth and the
Church in heaven. This is the final act of caring for the body of the deceased, as the remains of
the faithful departed are buried or entombed in sacred ground alongside brothers and sisters
awaiting the hope of resurrection. The celebrant of the Funeral Mass—or another priest, a
deacon or a suitable parish minister—presides at the cemetery, offering prayers to commit the
body of the deceased to its final resting place. As with the preceding elements of the funeral
rites, the committal service may be tailored to reflect and adapt the customs and language of
the family heritage of the deceased.
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THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY—OUR FINAL RESTING PLACE
The Catholic Church has buried her faithful departed in consecrated ground since the very
beginning of her history. The catacombs of Rome are the most famous examples of this ancient
practice; some half a million Christians were laid to rest there, and one catacomb cemetery
administrator, the deacon St. Callixtus, went on to become Pope. Catholic Cemeteries attest to
the Church’s reverence for the human body made in the image of God, and are a long-standing
witness to our belief in the resurrection of the body, a sign of the entire Christian community—
living and dead—gathered together in faith.
The Church maintains Catholic Cemeteries because in both life and death, we belong to the
Lord. (Romans 14:8) Just as the faithful have shared and celebrated faith in the community of
the Church, so in death their bodies are buried or entombed in sacred ground alongside their
brothers and sisters awaiting the day when God will raise their mortal bodies to glory. Catholic
Cemeteries are serene symbols of the Good News of Jesus Christ and the hope we share in
resurrection, a sign to the world that even in death, Christians believe in life.
A Catholic Cemetery is a holy place of honour and respect for those who have died. It is a
memorial to all who are interred there. It is a sacred place where Catholics come to express
their grief—and hope in the resurrection—for their loved ones who have preceded them in
death. It is blessed ground, uniquely suited for those whose bodies were temples of the Holy
Spirit on earth and now await the resurrection from the dead.
Unlike facilities run by large corporations for shareholder profits, Catholic cemeteries,
established, owned and cared for by the Catholic Church—often at considerable sacrifice—are
not primarily a matter of economics, or even of public service, but the fulfillment of a religious
duty. The expenses involved at a Catholic Cemetery cover the actual cost of final disposition,
with a significant portion laid aside for the perpetual care of these places of hope. The Church is
committed to the permanent and reverent care of the burial place, maintaining it in dignity.
These are the reasons why Catholics are ordinarily interred in Catholic Cemeteries.
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CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF VANCOUVER
The Archdiocese of Vancouver currently maintains four cemeteries; the oldest, St. Peter’s
Cemetery in New Westminster, was established in the 1880’s. The Gardens of Gethsemani, is
the largest of our cemeteries, is cent-rally located in Surrey to serve the ongoing needs of
Catholics throughout the lower mainland. CCAV plans to provide more locations in the future.
PRE-NEEDS PLANNING OF YOUR CEMETERY REQUIREMENTS
It’s never too early to plan ahead; Pre-Needs planning (also referred to as pre-need
arrangements) relieves your family of the burden of making these decisions—and shouldering
the costs—during a deeply emotional time. Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of
Vancouver provides experienced, non-comissioned advisors to answer your questions and make
arrangements best suited to your family’s particular circumstances and desires. Financing is
offered to enable families to work within their budgets and avoid the need for immediate
payment at time of death.
SOME DECISIONS WE RECOMMEND
 Choose Catholic – your money stays in the Archdiocese, non-Catholic spouses and family
are welcome
 Choose your burial type – traditional burial, full body mausoleum internment, cremation
and niche interment
 Choose your lettering and sentiments for your marker
 Choose the readings, music and all other details related to your ceremonies
Give some thought to these considerations and evaluate what is best for you and your family.
Once you have discerned your choices arrange an appointment with a Catholic Cemeteries
Advisor. They’ll take you on a site tour, assist you in your site selection, markings and details
then make the detailed arrangements with you. Please call 604-531-2141 or visit www.rccav.org
A WORD ABOUT CREMATION
The Church earnestly recommends the pious tradition of burying the bodies of the dead, after
the manner of our Lord’s own burial. The Church does not, however, forbid cremation—unless it
has been chosen for reasons that are contrary to Christian teaching. (Canon 1176, #3)
There are two important factors to understand when considering cremation: (1) Even if
cremation is chosen for simplicity, the mourners should not be deprived of an opportunity for
prayer (i.e. a Funeral Mass with the body present), and (2) cremated remains should be placed
in a worthy container and buried or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium, to provide a
recognized place for memorializing the deceased. Under no circumstances are cremated
remains to be scattered, nor kept in the home of a relative or friend of the deceased. (OCF,
#417)
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In addition to in-ground burial plots and crypts, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of
Vancouver also offers in-ground plots and various types of niches specifically for the inurnment
of cremated remains.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS & CHOICES
FIRST THINGS FIRST: CALL YOUR PARISH PRIEST WHEN SOMEONE DIES
Your priest will pray with you, comfort your family and answer any questions you may have
during the sorrowful days immediately following a death in the family. Later, the parish will help
you plan the Funeral Mass, select the readings and offer options for music.
CHOOSING A FUNERAL DIRECTOR
The funeral director counsels the family in making a range of decisions required upon death.
Many families choose a funeral director who has served them previously, or based on
reputation, religious affiliation, recommendation or location. Your parish, or the Catholic
Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver can also refer you to a suitable funeral director.
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The funeral director arranges transportation of the body from the place of death to the funeral
home. Funeral directors can also assist in ordering flowers, arranging transport for your family
for the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal at the cemetery, and will take care of placing an
obituary in the newspaper. The funeral home is where the casket is purchased, or, alternatively,
where cremation takes place after the Funeral Mass.
In British Columbia, upon receipt of the medical certification of death, the funeral director
officially registers the death and then issues the formal death certificate and a burial permit. The
funeral director will collect all the information necessary for this documentation, so it is vital
that a record be kept of where your important papers can be found.
PRE-NEEDS PLANNING OF YOUR FUNERAL HOME ARRANGEMENTS
Given the expense involved in the services of a funeral director, you may wish to select one in
advance and pre-plan and/or pre-pay for your funeral arrangements. This may help reduce costs
by taking advantage of current pricing, and will certainly reduce the burden on your family when
the actual need arises.
ESTATE PLANNING
It is truly an act of love to give your family peace of mind by making a Will. The same care and
attention that you have put into accumulating your estate should be put into passing it on at the
end of your life. Having a Will allows you to personally determine the disposition of your estate,
distribution of your possessions, management of a family business, care of minor children and
support of various Church and charitable causes, organizations and institutions.
The Archdiocese of Vancouver has prepared a Confidential Estate Planning Guide to assist you in
this important process. To obtain your guide, please call the Development Office, Archdiocese of
Vancouver at 604-683-0281.
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
Advance Care Planning is a process by which a capable adult talks over his/her believes, values
and wishes for health care with close family and/or friends and a health care provider in
advance of a time when the adult may be incapable of deciding for him/herself. The output of
that planning process is the Advance Care Plan, a written summary of the capable adult’s wishes
or instructions.
The Catholic Health Association of British Columbia has prepared a helpful resource that aids
you to express simply and clearly that you want your care and treatment to be carried out in
accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. It explains those teachings in an
understandable way and helps you cope with what can be an overwhelming situation. Advance
Care Planning: A Catholic, Faith-Based Perspective is available for download at www.chabc.bc.ca
or by calling CHABC at (604) 524-3427.
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GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
The Government of Canada provides a number of benefits relating to the death of a loved one.
For more information, contact Service Canada by visiting www.servicecanada.gc.ca.
Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits
Up to six weeks of payments to people who have to be away from work temporarily to
provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill and who has a significant risk of
death within six months.
Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit
Provides a one-time lump-sum payment to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased
contributor to the Canada Pension Plan.
Canada Pension Plan Survivor’s Pension
Provides a monthly pension to the eligible surviving spouse of a deceased contributor.
Canada Pension Plan Children’s Benefit
Provides a monthly benefit to eligible dependent children of a deceased contributor.
Allowance for the Survivor
Provides money for low-income survivors of Old Age Security pensioners. Eligibility is
between the ages of 60 and 64.
Veteran’s Benefits
Canadian Forces veterans of limited financial means may be eligible for assistance with
funeral, burial and grave-marking expenses. For more information, please contact the Last
Post Fund at www.lastpostfund.ca or by calling 1-800-465-7113. Assistance should be applied
for as soon as possible after the veteran’s death, and must be applied for within one year of
passing.
Other benefits may be available to eligible veterans or their survivors, including Disability
Benefits, Long Term Care, Group Health Insurance, the Veterans Independence Program and
the War Veterans Allowance. For more information, please contact Veterans Affairs Canada
at www.veterans.gc.ca or by calling 1-866-522-2122.
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CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO DO
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO DO
Notify:
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Doctor or Coroner
Priest and Parish
Funeral Director
All the Relatives
All the Friends
Pallbearers
Organist & Singer
Unions and Fraternal Organizations
Insurance Agents
Newspapers
Canada Revenue Agency
 Service Canada (EI, CPP & OAS)
Decide on:
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Choice of Disposition
Place of Interment
Location within Cemetery
Casket
Vault or Outer Burial Container
Clothing
Personal Items
Flowers
Music
Transportation
Gathering Place/Reception
Food
Date
Time
Cards of Thanks
In Addition:
 Provide the particulars of death to the
Funeral Director
 Prepare and sign necessary papers
 Provide addresses for all interested
people who must be notified
 Answer
innumerable
sympathetic
phone calls, messages and letters
 Meet and talk with everyone about all
details
 Greet all friends and relatives who call
 Provide lodging for out-of-town guests
 Clean home
 Plan funeral car list
 Expenses:
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Funeral
Casket
Vault
Cemetery Lot
Interment Service
Clergy
Organist/Musicians
Florist
Clothing
Transportation
Long Distance Telephone
Food
Memorial or Monument
Later:
 Canada Revenue Agency
 Banks, Financial Advisors
Insurance Agents
 Service Canada Benefits
 Cancel Identification
and
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MEMORIAL INSTRUCTIONS: HUSBAND
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Name of Church: ________________________________________________________________
Please Contact (Priest or Other): ____________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________________
Funeral Home Preference: ________________________________________________________
Type of Burial: ____ Ground Burial
____ Cremation
____ Mausoleum Entombment
Casket:
____ Wood
____ Fiberglass
____ Metal
Exterior Colour: ____________________ Interior Colour and Material: _____________________
Pall Bearers: ____________________________________________________________________
Location of the Vigil: _____________________________________________________________
Type of Service:
____ Open Casket
____ Closed Casket
Location of the Funeral Liturgy: ____________________________________________________
Scripture:
1st Reading: _________________________________________________
Responsorial Psalm: __________________________________________
2nd Reading: ________________________________________________
Gospel: ____________________________________________________
Music:
Organist: ___________________ (If Yes) Selections: ________________
Soloist: ____________________ (If Yes) Selections: ________________
Other Instructions:
Clothing:
____ From current wardrobe
____ New
____ Other: _________
Jewelry:
____ Stays on
(if no) Return to: __________________
Wedding Ring: ____ Stays on
(if no) Return to: __________________
Participating Organizations (Military or Fraternal): ______________________________
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Cemetery Decisions
I have made cemetery arrangements:
____ Yes
____ No
(If Yes) Name of Cemetery: _________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________ City: ______________________
Province: _____________________ Postal Code: _________________________
Location of Ownership Certificate (Deed for Cemetery Property): _________________________
Description of Cemetery Property: __________________________________________________
Grave, Crypt or Niche Number: _____________________________________________________
Lot or Unit Number: _____________________________________________________________
Section or Mausoleum Name: _____________________________________________________
Outer Burial Container: ___________________________________________________________
Memorial:
____ Bronze
____ Granite
____ Crypt/Niche Shutter
Inscription and Emblem:
Flowers:_________________________ Colour & Type Preferred: _________________________
Special Instructions: _____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I certify that these are my instructions:
Signed: _________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________________
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MEMORIAL INSTRUCTIONS: WIFE
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Name of Church: ________________________________________________________________
Please Contact (Priest or Other): ____________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________________
Funeral Home Preference: ________________________________________________________
Type of Burial: ____ Ground Burial
____ Cremation
____ Mausoleum Entombment
Casket:
____ Wood
____ Fiberglass
____ Metal
Exterior Colour: ____________________ Interior Colour and Material: _____________________
Pall Bearers: ____________________________________________________________________
Location of the Vigil: _____________________________________________________________
Type of Service:
____ Open Casket
____ Closed Casket
Location of the Funeral Liturgy: ____________________________________________________
Scripture:
1st Reading: _________________________________________________
Responsorial Psalm: __________________________________________
2nd Reading: ________________________________________________
Gospel: ____________________________________________________
Music:
Organist: ___________________ (If Yes) Selections: ________________
Soloist: ____________________ (If Yes) Selections: ________________
Other Instructions:
Clothing:
____ From current wardrobe
____ New
____ Other: _________
Jewelry:
____ Stays on
(if no) Return to: __________________
Wedding Ring: ____ Stays on
(if no) Return to: __________________
Participating Organizations (Military or Fraternal): ______________________________
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Cemetery Decisions
I have made cemetery arrangements:
____ Yes
____ No
(If Yes) Name of Cemetery: _________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________ City: ______________________
Province: _____________________ Postal Code: _________________________
Location of Ownership Certificate (Deed for Cemetery Property): _________________________
Description of Cemetery Property: __________________________________________________
Grave, Crypt or Niche Number: _____________________________________________________
Lot or Unit Number: _____________________________________________________________
Section or Mausoleum Name: _____________________________________________________
Outer Burial Container: ___________________________________________________________
Memorial:
____ Bronze
____ Granite
____ Crypt/Niche Shutter
Inscription and Emblem:
Flowers:_________________________ Colour & Type Preferred: _________________________
Special Instructions: _____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I certify that these are my instructions:
Signed: _________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________________
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IMMEDIATE FAMILY: HUSBAND
IMMEDIATE FAMILY: HUSBAND
Name and Relationship:
Address: ___________________ City: _______________ Province: _______ Postal Code: ____
Phone:____________________ Email: ______________________________________________
Address: ___________________ City: _______________ Province: _______ Postal Code: _____
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Friends Who Will Assist Your Family: ________________________________________________
Preference for Immediate Contact: _________________________________________________
Arrangements Advisor:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Family Lawyer:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Accountant:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Family Doctor:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
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IMMEDIATE FAMILY: WIFE
IMMEDIATE FAMILY: WIFE
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Friends Who Will Assist Your Family: ________________________________________________
Preference for Immediate Contact: _________________________________________________
Arrangements Advisor:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Family Lawyer:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Accountant:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Family Doctor:
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND PERSONAL PAPERS: HUSBAND
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND PERSONAL PAPERS: HUSBAND
Name of Bank: __________________________________________________________________
Bank Account Number: ___________________________________________________________
Type of Account: ________________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Safe Deposit Box Number: ________________________________________________________
Location: ______________________________________________________________________
Location of Keys: ________________________________________________________________
(Note: In Canada, upon death, a decedent’s safety deposit box cannot be entered unless an
executor or administrator of the estates has been appointed.)
Location of:
Birth Certificate: ________________________________________________________________
Children’s Birth Certificate: ________________________________________________________
Marriage Certificate: _____________________________________________________________
Deeds & Titles: __________________________________________________________________
Mortgages: _____________________________________________________________________
Income Tax Records: _____________________________________________________________
Military Discharge: _______________________________________________________________
Other Documents: _______________________________________________________________
Annuities: ______________________________________________________________________
Name of Executor: _______________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND PERSONAL PAPERS: WIFE
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND PERSONAL PAPERS: WIFE
Name of Bank: __________________________________________________________________
Bank Account Number: ___________________________________________________________
Type of Account: ________________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Safe Deposit Box Number: ________________________________________________________
Location: ______________________________________________________________________
Location of Keys: ________________________________________________________________
(Note: In Canada, upon death, a decedent’s safety deposit box cannot be entered unless an
executor or administrator of the estates has been appointed.)
Location of:
Birth Certificate: ________________________________________________________________
Children’s Birth Certificate: ________________________________________________________
Marriage Certificate: _____________________________________________________________
Deeds & Titles: __________________________________________________________________
Mortgages: _____________________________________________________________________
Income Tax Records: _____________________________________________________________
Military Discharge: _______________________________________________________________
Other Documents: _______________________________________________________________
Annuities: ______________________________________________________________________
Name of Executor: _______________________________________________________________
Phone:____________________ Email: _______________________________________________
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INSURANCE POLICIES: HUSBAND AND WIFE
INSURANCE POLICIES: HUSBAND AND WIFE
We have purchased the following Insurance Policies:
Company: ______________________________________________________________________
Policy Number: _________________________________________________________________
Name of Insured: ________________________________________________________________
Amount of Benefit: ______________________________________________________________
Beneficiary/Beneficiaries: _________________________________________________________
Location of Policy: _______________________________________________________________
Company: ______________________________________________________________________
Policy Number: _________________________________________________________________
Name of Insured: ________________________________________________________________
Amount of Benefit: ______________________________________________________________
Beneficiary/Beneficiaries: _________________________________________________________
Location of Policy: _______________________________________________________________
Total: $_______________
ANNUAL REVIEW
SURVIVORS.
OF YOUR
BENEFICIARY
WILL ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PROBLEMS FOR YOUR
Each insuring company will require a certified copy of the Death Certificate. It is considered wise
to make others aware of your insurance policies to assure that claims are made in the event of
multiple deaths. Duplicate this completed page and give a copy to someone outside your home.
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FAMILY FINANCIAL STATUS: HUSBAND
FAMILY FINANCIAL STATUS: HUSBAND
To be completed at time of death
Estimated Gross Assets at Estimated Fair Market Value: $________________________________
Cash: _________________________________________________________________________
Aggregate Value of All Securities: ___________________________________________________
Notes Receivable: _______________________________________________________________
Life Insurance (listed on page **): __________________________________________________
Business Interest: ________________________________________________________________
Joint & Survivor Pensions and Life Annuities: __________________________________________
Annuity: _______________________________________________________________________
Aggregate Value of All Real Estate: __________________________________________________
Trusts: ________________________________________________________________________
Miscellaneous Assets—Personal Household Effects: ____________________________________
Total Gross Estate: $_____________________________________________________________
Estimated Liabilities: _____________________________________________________________
Mortgages: _____________________________________________________________________
Bank Loans: ____________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Loans: _______________________________________________________________
Notes Payable: __________________________________________________________________
Taxes Outstanding: ______________________________________________________________
Other Debts: ___________________________________________________________________
Total Liabilities: $________________________________________________________________
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FAMILY FINANCIAL STATUS: WIFE
FAMILY FINANCIAL STATUS: WIFE
To be completed at time of death
Estimated Gross Assets at Estimated Fair Market Value: $________________________________
Cash: _________________________________________________________________________
Aggregate Value of All Securities: ___________________________________________________
Notes Receivable: _______________________________________________________________
Life Insurance (listed on page **): __________________________________________________
Business Interest: ________________________________________________________________
Joint & Survivor Pensions and Life Annuities: __________________________________________
Annuity: _______________________________________________________________________
Aggregate Value of All Real Estate: __________________________________________________
Trusts: ________________________________________________________________________
Miscellaneous Assets—Personal Household Effects: ____________________________________
Total Gross Estate: $_____________________________________________________________
Estimated Liabilities: _____________________________________________________________
Mortgages: _____________________________________________________________________
Bank Loans: ____________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Loans: _______________________________________________________________
Notes Payable: __________________________________________________________________
Taxes Outstanding: ______________________________________________________________
Other Debts: ___________________________________________________________________
Total Liabilities: $________________________________________________________________
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FAMILY HISTORY: HUSBAND
FAMILY HISTORY: HUSBAND
Name: First: __________________________ Middle: _______________ Last: _______________
Birthdate:
Day: ______
Month: _______________________
Year: ______________
Birthplace: City: _______________________________________ Province: __________________
Province of Residence: ___________________________________________________________
Resident there since: _____________________________________________________________
Marital Status: __________________________________________________________________
Name of Spouse: ___________________________________ Maiden Name: ________________
Marriage (Date & Place): __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name and Birthplace of Father: ____________________________________________________
Maiden Name and Birthplace of Mother: _____________________________________________
Occupation, Company, Hire Date, Retirement Date: ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Education Completed: ____________________________________________________________
School: _________________________________________________________________
Degree & Year: ___________________________________________________________
School: _________________________________________________________________
Degree & Year: ___________________________________________________________
Social Insurance Number: _________________________________________________________
Veteran: ____ Yes
Branch of Service: ________________________________
____ No
Name of War or Dates Served: _____________________________________________________
Organization & Rank: _____________________________________________________________
Date & Place of Enlistment: ________________________________________________________
Date & Place of Discharge: ________________________________________________________
Location of Discharge Certificate: __________________________________________________
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FAMILY HISTORY: WIFE
FAMILY HISTORY: WIFE
Name: First: __________________________ Middle: _______________ Last: _______________
Birthdate:
Day: ______
Month: _______________________
Year: ______________
Birthplace: City: _______________________________________ Province: __________________
Province of Residence: ___________________________________________________________
Resident there since: _____________________________________________________________
Marital Status: __________________________________________________________________
Name of Spouse: ___________________________________ Maiden Name: ________________
Marriage (Date & Place): __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name and Birthplace of Father: ____________________________________________________
Maiden Name and Birthplace of Mother: _____________________________________________
Occupation, Company, Hire Date, Retirement Date: ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Education Completed: ____________________________________________________________
School: _________________________________________________________________
Degree & Year: ___________________________________________________________
School: _________________________________________________________________
Degree & Year: ___________________________________________________________
Social Insurance Number: _________________________________________________________
Veteran: ____ Yes
Branch of Service: ________________________________
____ No
Name of War or Dates Served: _____________________________________________________
Organization & Rank: _____________________________________________________________
Date & Place of Enlistment: ________________________________________________________
Date & Place of Discharge: ________________________________________________________
Location of Discharge Certificate: ___________________________________________________
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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY IS THE CASKET COVERED WITH A PALL?
As the Christian’s earthly journey draws to a close, the white pall (along with the holy water and
the Easter candle) recalls the baptismal garment that marked its beginning. It also serves the
practical purpose of emphasizing the equality of all Christians before God, avoiding ostentation
and preventing possible embarrassment of the poor.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FUNERAL MASS AND A MEMORIAL MASS?
The body of the deceased is always present for a Funeral Mass, whereas a Memorial Mass is
held only in exceptional circumstances where the body cannot be present.
CAN THE DECEASED BE CREMATED BEFORE THE FUNERAL MASS?
When cremation is chosen, the Church prefers and urges that the body be present at the
Funeral Mass, with cremation taking place afterwards, prior to the Rite of Committal. However,
with the Archbishop’s approval, on occasions where cremation needs to occur before the
Funeral Mass the cremated remains should be brought to the church to be present during the
liturgy.
MAY I HAVE MY CREMATED REMAINS SCATTERED IN A PLACE OF MY CHOOSING?
No. In her profound respect for the human body and in light of Christian belief in the
resurrection, the Catholic Church expressly forbids the scattering of cremated remains, as well
as the storing of cremated remains in a private home or other location. Cremated remains are to
be placed in a worthy container and inurned in a cemetery.
MAY I DONATE MY ORGANS, OR MY BODY TO MEDICAL SCIENCE?
There is no objection to Catholics making prior arrangements to donate their bodies, parts of
their bodies, or organs to advance the cause of medical science—according to the Catechism of
the Catholic Church, “Organ donation after death is a noble and meritorious act and is to be
encouraged as an expression of generous solidarity”. (CCC, 2296) The family of the donor should
be encouraged to celebrate a memorial Mass as soon as possible after the person’s death.
Depending upon the circumstances of the donation, the donor’s family may choose to have a
time for visitation. Whatever remains of the donor’s body after medical research should be
given appropriate burial. When organs are donated, the Rite of Committal with Final
Commendation might appropriately include our prayers for the recipient and the recipient’s
family.
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FAQ
CAN THE ORGANIZATIONS TO WHICH I BELONG PARTICIPATE AT MY FUNERAL?
Certain civic, military or fraternal affiliations may conduct memorials at the cemetery, following
the Rite of Committal. These other services should be arranged in advance with the local priest
and coordinated in such a way that they do not disrupt or detract from the integrity of the
liturgical service.
WHAT IF MY LOVED ONE IS NOT CATHOLIC?
When requested by the Catholic relatives of a deceased baptized non-Catholic, a priest may
conduct a prayer service for the non-Catholic, at the funeral home. In particular circumstances
where the deceased non-Catholic was well disposed to the Church, and the family requests
Mass, it may be celebrated with the body present in church.
Non-Catholic spouses and close relatives may be buried in a Catholic cemetery so that the family
unit is preserved even in death. When this occurs, the minister of the deceased’s faith
community may conduct an appropriate ritual for burial. If the family of the deceased nonCatholic requests that a Catholic priest conduct the burial service, the priest will celebrate an
appropriate rite.
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LEARN
EVALUATE
ARRANGE
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver
15800 – 32nd Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 9V1
Phone. 604-531-2141
Email. [email protected]
Web. www.rccav.org
Copyright. 2013 Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Vancouver. All rights reserved.

GARDENS OF GETHSEMANI CEMETERY ST

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