The Catholic Cemeteries Association offers free, safe, and compassionate monthly Grief Support meetings and Memorial events throughout the year. The next Grief Support meeting is Sunday, March 17th at 3PM for in-person support (at 6 locations), and 5PM for virtual support and the topic is “Spring, Easter, and Grief: Times of Sacred Transition”. For details, visit: https://www.clecem. org/Information/Bereavement.aspx.For more information or questions, call Rhonda at 216-930-4866
Catholic Cemeteries Grief Support, 01/21/24 3:00 PM
The Catholic Cemeteries Association offers free, safe, and compassionate monthly Grief Support meetings and Memorial events throughout the year. The next Grief Support meeting is Sunday, January 21st at 3PM for in-person support (at 6 locations), and 5PM for virtual support and the topic is “Facing the New Year With Hope and Love”.
For details, visit: https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx.
For more information or questions, call Rhonda at 216-930-4866.
Holy Cross Cemetery – Pre-Planning Seminar, 08/05/23 1:00 PM
The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. Please join us to learn more about your Catholic burial options, including options for cremated remains. Attendees will receive a personal reference guide and savings certificate. We kindly ask that you RSVP to this event to HOLY CROSS Cemetery – 14609 Brookpark Rd., Brook Park 216-641-7575 ext. 3 or email Bob DeJohn at bdejohn@clecem.org.
St. Joseph Cemetery Pre-Planning Seminar, 04/26/23 5:30 PM
The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, 32789 Detroit Rd., Avon. Learn about your Catholic burial options, including options for cremated remains. Attendees will receive a personal reference guide and a Savings Certificate. We kindly ask that you RSVP to this event at 216/641-7575 ext. 8 or email Bob DeJohn at bdejohn@clecem.org.
St. Joseph Cemetery – Pre-Planning Seminar, 09/14/2022 5:30 PM
The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 5:30PM. Come learn about your Catholic burial options, including options for cremated remains. Attendees will receive a personal reference guide and special Savings Certificate.
Please know the CCA follows the current CDC guidance regarding COVID-19 protocols. We kindly ask that you RSVP to this event at St. Joseph Cemetery 32789 Detroit Rd., Avon-216/641-7575 ext.8 or email Bob DeJohn at bdejohn@ clecem.org.
Catholic Cemeteries Association Grief Support, 05/15/22 3:00 & 5:00 PM
CCA Grief Support May 15th “In-Office” at 3PM and “Virtual” at 5:PM. Catholic Cemeteries Association provides free monthly grief support groups in two formats: In-Office (3PM) at six Cemetery offices and Virtually (5PM) via Zoom.
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month, except where a holiday falls on the 3rd week, then we meet on the 4th Sunday; Meetings are open discussion, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart.
The May 15th topic is “Father’s Day and Grief”. We offer a comfortable, private, and safe environment where you are free to explore your grief. Come and be in the presence of those who understand. Please contact Rhonda Abrams at 216-930-4866 for locations and further information.
For virtual meetings Sign-up at https://bit.ly/ccavirtualgriefsupport group to receive login information and to download the handout materials.
Catholic Cemetery Assoc. Grief Support, 04/18/2021
Catholic Cemeteries Association continues with our free monthly grief support groups on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in two formats: “In-Office” at 3:00PM(RSVP required) and “Virtual” at 5:00PM. Meetings are open discussion format, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. They do not build off each other so you can stop in any month and fit right in. If you are not yet able to talk about your grief, come and listen and be in the presence of those who understand. The April topics are “Mother’s Day Grief” and “Renewed Hope in the Midst of Grief”. We offer a comfortable, private, and safe environment where you are free to explore your grief. Our Grief Support Groups meet the 3rd Sunday of every month. In-Office 3-4PM at six locations with limited seating for social distancing. Meeting sites are sanitized and seating is arranged so everyone is at a safe distance. An RSVP is required to attend so we can plan appropriate social distancing. We require all in attendance to wear protective facial coverings. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Rhonda at rabrams@clecem.org or 216-930-4866. Saint Joseph Cemetery, Avon (office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park (office); Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland (office); All Saints Cemetery, Northfield (office); All Souls Cemetery, Chardon (office). Virtual 5-6PM via Zoom. Sign-up for at http://bit.ly/ccavirtualgriefsupportgroup to receive login information and the handout materials or contact Rhonda at rabrams@clecem.org or 216-930-4866.
Catholic Cemeteries Association Monthly Sunday Grief Support, 08/16/2020 3:00 PM
Please join us as we continue our gradual return to “in-office” Sunday Grief Support Group on August 16, 2020 with limited seating for appropriate social distancing. The August topic is “He Knows Me; He Calls My Name”. We will meet from 3:00-4:00 PM at the following locations:
- Saint Joseph Cemetery, Avon (NEW office)
- Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office)
- Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park (office)
- Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland (office)
- All Saints Cemetery, Northfield (office)
- All Souls Cemetery, Chardon (office)
Meeting sites will be sanitized and seating will be arranged so everyone is at a safe distance. Participants are requested to RSVP so we can plan appropriate social distancing at each location. We require all in attendance to wear protective face coverings. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Rhonda at rabrams@clecem.org or at 216-930-4866. To view our most updated calendar of events, please visit clecem.org.
Calvary Cemetery Pre-Planning Seminar, 06/20/20 1 PM
The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1 PM. Come learn about your Catholic burial options, including options for cremated remains. We kindly ask that you RSVP to this event, so we can make arrangements for proper social distancing. Attendees are encouraged to wear a face covering, but are not required. Calvary Cemetery – 10000 Miles Ave., Cleveland. RSVP 216-641-7575 ext. 2
Holy Cross Cemetery Pre-Planning Seminar, 07/31/2019 6:30 PM
The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 6:30PM. Learn in a group or discuss one-on-one with a Family Service Representative and receive a free Personal Reference Guide. Special Pricing. Light refreshments will be served. Holy Cross Cemetery – 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park. RSVP: 216-641-7575 Ext. 3