Catholic Cemeteries of Sandusky

By choosing a Catholic cemetery, one selects a final resting place that reflects the beliefs and values from life's personal journey. It is a resting place that is sacred and shared with all fellow pilgrims awaiting the resurrection of the dead and the promise of everlasting life.

In our complex and busy world, the desire to do things well spiritually, as well as sensibly, is often complicated by practical matters like time, money, and information. Nothing seems quite as easy to do as it first appears. This is also true of planning for a burial place. We recommend that you do this now for the final stage of your journey, while your decision can be made spiritually and prudently.

General Adornment Policy
Catholic Cemeteries of Sandusky are consecrated Catholic ground and are to be known as sacred space for faithful souls. Simple, noble, and dignified adornment for the benefit and safety of all will take precedence over personal preferences. This policy replaces all previous policies and agreements. Catholic Cemeteries of Sandusky is open to the public and subject to all-natural elements. All adornments are placed at the owner’s risk. Catholic Cemeteries of Sandusky is not responsible for any items lost, stolen or damaged on the premises. We recommend that you keep any highly sentimental or valuable items at home. Any adornment that becomes unsightly or is not in keeping with these guidelines will be removed without notice. Please contact the office for details.

Ground Adornment Policy – April 1st to October 31st
One (1) bouquet of flowers, live or artificial, is permitted per grave space in an approved bronze vase. If a bronze vase is not part of the marker, one (1) flower arrangement in heavy or weighted plastic or cement pot is allowed on an approved base. Please contact the office for details.
Items not considered safe or appropriate are all glass, wood, stone, ceramic items, statuary, pictures, toys, balloons, shepherds hooks, seasonal decorative items, and all items stuck directly in the ground with the exception of veteran flag holders. All these items, and similar items, are prohibited and will be removed without notice.

Ground Adornment Policy – November 15th to March 15th
One (1) winter wreath or grave blanket per grave space may be placed after November 15th . Please contact the office for the a selection of available wreaths.

Mausoleum Adornment Policy – All Year
One (1) bouquet of artificial flowers is permitted per crypt front in an approved vase. Only cemetery-approved adornments are permitted. All other items attached to the crypt front, left on the ground, or on the floor are not permitted and will be removed without notice.
Flag Policy
American flags are encouraged on U. S. Service veteran’s graves year-round and are provided at no cost. We recommend bronze veteran flag holders be used. Specially designed flag brackets are also available. Please contact the office for details. We follow United States Flag guidelines.
Cemetery Clean-Up Dates
Complete removal of all items on the whole cemetery, including Mausoleum is performed on or near March 15th and November 1st, weather permitting. Please remove any item you want to keep before these dates. Every item left in any bronze vase or container, or on the ground, on those dates will be considered disposable and will be disposed of regardless of its perceived value. The actual dates will be published in the Sandusky Register and in the parish bulletins.