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The new section of the St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine, Illinois, will feature “winding walking trails, native plants, and a mixture of meadow and forest terrain.”

‘Natural burial’ option debuts in Archdiocese of Chicago

Aug 31, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Catholics will now have the option of using natural burial plots at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, about 25 miles... Read more

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What is ‘green burial’ and does the Catholic Church allow it?

Jun 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The practice of “green burials” is growing in popularity including at numerous Catholic cemeteries throughout the United States.  Read more

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