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Cremation is a practice that has been accepted by the Catholic Church for over 50 years. While traditional burial is preferred, as Christ was buried in the tomb, the Catholic Church offers two options when choosing cremation. In the Catholic Tradition, a funeral enables family and friends to join together in a celebration of faith to remember the life of a loved one who has passed. It is preferred that the body of the deceased be present for the vigil and funeral services; however, it is possible to have a memorial service with the cremated remains present.
To respect the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, the Church teaches that cremated remains should be kept together (not scattered or divided) and preferably buried in the consecrated grounds of a Catholic Cemetery. The cemeteries offer sacred places for the living to memorialize their loves ones, with a variety of burial choices including personalized glass front niches and beautiful cremation burial sites.
SFC offers a variety of cremation choices in Puerto Rico, from a simple gathering to a traditional ceremony. Our experienced and dedicated staff can guide you in selecting services to suit your family’s needs.
Description of Cremation Plans
SFC offers three cremation plans to satisfy the needs of our faith community. We are here to help guide you during this process and make sure your wishes are fulfilled. Please see the information on our cremation plans. Please call us if you have any questions or to set up an appointment with one of our family advisors for more information.
The traditional cremation plan includes services and staff for the vigil, visitation, Funeral Mass at Parish or Funeral Service Center and the final prayer. Click on the link below to see the complete list of services.
Includes post-cremation vigil and memorial service, committal at cemetery
Without Visitation or Viewing
Selecting a cremation casket or urn is as important as the ceremony. At SFC we offer a wide variety of caskets and cremation urns to satisfy the needs of your family. One of our experienced Family Service Advisors will guide you through our options so you can best select the style that reflects your loved one.