Yes. It is recognized that those who die from the act of suicide deserve understanding and compassion. The deceased may have been suffering from a serious psychological instability, or overwhelming fear and confusion. Therefore, the Church offers funeral and burial rites for those who may have died as a result of suicide. The American edition of the Catholic ritual includes prayers for this specific situation. These prayers evoke forgiveness for the departed and consolation to their family.
Yes, all Hawaii Catholic Cemeteries locations accept cremated remains. As cremation becomes more popular with families, Hawaii Catholic Cemeteries provides many cremation burial options for our families. To learn more about our cremation options, please click here.
No, Hawaii Catholic Cemeteries does not offer mortuary and cremation services to the community.
Cremation offers a variety of choices, from simple gatherings to a traditional ceremony. For more information, please click here.
The Church teaches that cremated remains should be kept together (not scattered or divided) to respect the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit and preferably interred on consecrated ground.
The preference is for cremation to occur following the funeral liturgy so that the body can be present for the vigil and funeral services. However, it is possible to have a memorial service with the cremated remains present.
While there is a preference for traditional burial, as Christ was buried in the tomb, the Church has permitted cremation for over 50 years. Cremation should respect the human body and belief in the Resurrection. Hawaii Catholic Cemeteries offers many cremation burial options for our families choosing cremation.
