Read an essay about the Catholic approach to death and dying.

Browse the archives of this Catholic message board and post questions about burial practices and rituals.

Find overviews of burial options including the purchasing space in crypts. Includes comprehensive funeral planning.

Brief overview of the rites preformed for a Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Interprets the ideas behind celebrating All Saints Day. Discusses the Order of Christian Funerals, rites, and the funeral Mass.

Offers the conditions and situations that would deny funeral rites to the deceased.

Discusses funeral rites offered for individuals who die by suicide.

St Anne's Byzantine Catholic Church offers an account of the funeral services afforded to a deceased Catholic.

Contains an overview of Eastern Orthodox death and burial rituals and beliefs..

Find a brief account discussing an African burial custom practiced among modern Americans.

Covers the fine points observed during a Christian burial including placement of the body, wreath, and cross.

Discusses the beliefs and rituals tied to Protestant funerals and burials.

Peruse the answers about suicide, non-Catholic burials, and cremation.