All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL

08/11/2026

📍All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." -Matthew 5:4

08/04/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Schaumburg Township District Library for Embracing Life’s Final Journey, a valuable panel exploring how thoughtful preparation can bring clarity and peace of mind to individuals and families.

📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕙 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Schaumburg Township District Library, Rasmussen Room

🔗 To register, please visit: https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=16491772

Learn about our Cemetery Advisors:

Meet Mario Calderon: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/free-consultation/mario-calderon/

Meet Dianne Dring: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/free-consultation/dannie-dring/

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

07/28/2026

Join Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago at the Schaumburg Township District Library for Embracing Life’s Final Journey, an educational panel exploring how thoughtful preparation can bring clarity and peace of mind to individuals and families.

Our Cemetery Advisors, Mario Calderon and Dianne Dring, will provide expert guidance on cemetery pre-planning, burial and cremation options, and the important steps families can take today to make confident decisions.

📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕙 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Schaumburg Township District Library, Rasmussen Room

🔗 To register, please visit: https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=16491772

Learn about our Cemetery Advisors:

Meet Mario Calderon: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/free-consultation/mario-calderon/

Meet Dianne Dring: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/free-consultation/dannie-dring/

06/25/2026

While Cremation is permitted in the Catholic Church, the scattering of ashes is NOT. Here's why:

The Order of Christian Funerals states (Appendix no. 417): "The cremated remains of a body should be treated with the same respect given to the human body from which they come." When choosing cremation, the Catholic Church tells us to bury or entomb cremated remains on consecrated grounds. Choosing a Catholic Cemetery ensures your loved one is laid to rest following the Catholic Church's guidelines.

Beyond doctrine, psychologists also affirm that as human beings, we need a physical place to grieve, to remember, and to heal. Scattering ashes may feel symbolic in the moment, but it leaves no sacred space to return to, no lasting tribute, and no historical connection for future generations. Families who scatter cremated remains often regret this decision in future years when there is no viable remembrance of their loved one or no place of memorial.

📍 At Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago, we provide sacred burial and entombment options for cremated remains. From peaceful cremation gardens to indoor glass-front niches, our consecrated grounds ensure your loved one is laid to rest in a holy place, surrounded by prayer, and honored for generations to come.