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“Decisions made now will be your own which gives you peace of mind now, and your loved ones peace of mind later”

 
Pre-Planning
A pre-need burial selection maybe made today calmly, responsibly, economically and prudently with a low down payment and interest-free monthly payments. When selecting your family burial place, it is a decision only you and your family can make. However, making this decision before it is needed reflects both a sense of thoughtful planning and economic prudence. 

Today, over half the purchases of burial space made in Catholic cemeteries are made in advance of death (pre-need). The decisions made now will be your own which gives you peace of mind now, and your loved ones peace of mind later. 

A Gift of Love 
Protect your family from making difficult and emotional decisions without you. Proclaim your acceptance of God’s love and your compassion for your family by making our decisions today and together. Protect your family from unexpected financial burden by selecting a payment plan with terms that fit your budget. 

Preserving your Faith through Togetherness 
As a community of believers in Jesus Christ, even in death our faith is unbroken. By making advance burial arrangements, you will have the assurance of knowing that your beliefs will continue while awaiting the Resurrection. 

How do I pre-plan? 
A Catholic Cemetery Consultant will explain and guide you through the pre- planning process. A Catholic Cemetery Consultant is someone you can trust and who will explain all the options that are available to you. You will not be pressured into making any unnecessary purchases. Information on protecting yourself from future rising burial cost will also be made available for you.
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Saint Joseph cemetery was established by Reverend Henry Plaster, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Hammond. The date is thought to be about August 11, 1881. St Joseph Cemetery was located at the corner of 165th street and Hohman ave. Mr. John Verhoven donated one acre of land to be used as a cemetery. In 1886 an additional three acres was added to the cemetery. 3		 5
St. Stanislaus Cemetery was developed by St. Stanislaus Church as a parish cemetery. The first burial was recorded in 1898. For many years there was no general maintenance provided. The ground became very unsightly and was referred to as a “sandbur patch.” 2
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Ss Peter and Paul Parish can trace their history back 173 years when the first Mass was celebrated in a log cabin in Turkey Creek (Merrillville) 1841. The settlement of German immigrants occasionally had a visiting priest to say Mass for them. 1
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