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Catholic Cemeteries offering natural burials in Palatine cemetery

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago now offers a natural burial option at the Meadows of St. Kateri, a new section at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, 1185 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. This option provides families with new and meaningful ways to honor their loved ones. The Archdiocese of Chicago is the first Catholic diocese in Illinois to offer a natural burial option. An outdoor Mass and blessing of the burial site took place on Sept. 8, followed by tours. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
An image of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and a stone with a bronze plaque mark the entrance to the meadow. Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago now offers a natural burial option at the Meadows of St. Kateri, a new section at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, 1185 W. Algonquin Road., Palatine. This option provides families with new and meaningful ways to honor their loved ones. The Archdiocese of Chicago is the first Catholic diocese in Illinois to offer a natural burial option. An outdoor Mass and blessing of the burial site took place on Sept. 8, followed by tours. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Father Larry Sullivan, director of Catholic Cemeteries and pastor of Christ the King Parish, addresses the gathering. He is assisted by Deacon Glenn Tylutki, outreach coordinator for Catholic Cemeteries, and Father Andy Matijevic. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
People take part in Mass. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
A person holds a program. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Father Larry Sullivan, director of Catholic Cemeteries and pastor of Christ the King Parish, delivers the homily. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Father Larry Sullivan, director of Catholic Cemeteries and pastor of Christ the King Parish, elevates the Eucharist. He is assisted by Deacon Glenn Tylutki, outreach coordinator for Catholic Cemeteries, and Father Andy Matijevic, associate pastor of Holy Name Cathedral. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Father Andy Matijevic, associate pastor of Holy Name Cathedral, distributes Communion. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic
Sullivan blesses the space with holy water. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Sullivan blesses the space with holy water. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
A woman looks at a sample biodegradable urn that can be used in burials of cremated remains. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
A man and woman explore the grounds following Mass. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
The burial area is filled with native plants and trees. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
A bench made of wood offers a place for people to sit and enjoy the space while visiting their loved ones. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)

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