I enjoy reading blogs and websites that focus on the aspect of the need for respect for human dignity in relationship to cemeteries and the sacred gravesites they contain.
I'm sure you do as well.
I am featuring here two worthwhile organizations and their work found on the Cleveland Catholic Cemeteries Association website:
Arimathea Society
Excerpt:
"In the spirit of St. Joseph, the Arimathea Society of the Cleveland Catholic
Cemeteries is dedicated to burying those of need with dignity and respect. The
Arimathea Society consists of a number of Catholic High Schools in the Greater
Cleveland and Akron areas whose students, practicing one of the Seven Corporal
Works of Mercy, dedicate time by serving as pallbearers for the indigent and
those of need. Additionally, these students also commemorate and pray for the
deceased."
The Callistian Guild
Excerpt:
"The Callistian Guild is an organization dedicated to
the fundamental principle that the poorest of God's children are entitled to be
buried with dignity. Burial of the poor with proper respect is the foundation
upon which the Guild was built, and its members are the bricks and mortar which
have held it together over the years. Our predecessors had the strong faith and
commitment to create an organization which has truly dedicated itself to
providing honor in death, and its current members continue that legacy. The
membership of the Guild is made up of groups of individuals and companies
affiliated with providing services at the time of death and their participation
is critical to the Guild's continued success."
