Catholic Cemeteries are sacred places and exist as a witness to our belief in the resurrection of the body. They are a sign of the entire Christian community, living and dead, gathered together in faith: a sign to the world that even in death, Christians believe in life. The images and scripture are not mere decorations; they signal our belief in the communion of saints. Burial in a Catholic cemetery is a long-standing sign of the Church’s reverence for the human body. This is why the ground in Catholic cemeteries is blessed and dedicated to receive sacred remains.