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"Come, you who are blessed by My Father has blessed, says the Lord; inherit the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world”
Matthew 25:34

Pre-Arrangement: An Act of Love

“You have given your children a gift that Mom and Dad never gave us.” I overheard this conversation in the cemetery office, one sister to another, after one had finalized her pre-need burial arrangements. In 25 years of cemetery ministry, I have helped thousands of families complete these arrangements. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s very, very hard. When someone dies without pre-need arrangements, he or she leaves an enormous burden for the family.  Someone, a spouse, child, friend or relative, will decide which cemetery and what type of cemetery lot or mausoleum crypt, and the size and style of memorial, often unaware of any wishes the deceased may have had.  I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard “I wish I knew what Dad would have wanted.” It’s not easy to do, because in order to make these arrangements, you must face your own mortality.  No one wants to think about his or her death.  Purchasing cemetery space is one more provision you can make for a time when your family must go on without you.  Prearrangement relieves your family of difficult decisions and protects your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions in the midst of their grief. Our staff is here to help you, on behalf of the Church.  Thank you for taking the time to review this important information. -Rick Touchette, Director

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At Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, we encourage families to consider pre-arrangement of their cemetery needs. Just as preparing a will is a kind and responsible act, arranging for your final resting place is equally wise and compassionate. Many of our families are surprised to learn how many advantages pre-arrangement actually provides.

Why Prearrange?

RELIEVE YOUR FAMILY OF DIFFICULT DECISIONS

• Pre-arrangement protects loved ones from having to make difficult decisions in the midst of their grief.

PURCHASING NOW LOCKS IN PRICE

• Pre-arrangement protects you from future price increases.
• A sudden death can cause a financial burden for an already grieving family.
• Know that your loved ones will never be forced to worry about payments while dealing with their loss.

WIDER CHOICE OF CEMETERY LOCATIONS

• As time goes on, fewer spaces will be available from which to choose.
• Large family plots can be difficult to find as spaces become purchased by other families.

"We made our Catholic Cemetery arrangements years ago... and we're glad we did!"

ENJOY PEACE OF MIND

• No worrying about how your family will cope with these difficult decisions without your input.
• Planning ahead becomes an act of love for the well-being of your family.

ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY

• Unlike many cemeteries, Albany Diocesan  Cemeteries does not employ commission sales people.  We don’t sell in the home.  We do have Family Service Representatives who will be glad to give you information that will help you make an intelligent, unhurried decision, information that will help you make a decision that’s right for you and your family, at the right time for you.  

  

 

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Albany Diocesan Cemeteries
48 Cemetery Ave., Menands, NY 12204
Phone: 518-432-4953
Fax: 518-427-8035
info@rcdacemeteries.org