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About Pre-Planning

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Pre-Planning is much more than planning future arrangements; it is a gift to you and your loved ones.

Pre-Planning significantly reduces stress during a time of loss by easing the burden of decision-making during a difficult time.

Pre-planning is personal and spiritual.

Pre-Planning saves your family from added stress from decision-making; assuming the financial burden; and overspending.

Pre-Planning Video Series

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Research shows 100% of people responded they were at peace after pre-planning their final arrangements. They expressed fulfillment in knowing they have done right for themselves and their loved ones.

Getting Started

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There are several important steps involved in the burial pre-planning process.

Three Simple Steps of Pre-Planning

  1. Attend a Seminar
  2. Schedule a Personalized Meeting With a Family Service Representative.
  3. Finalize Your Arrangements With Spiritual and Financial Comfort.

The Burial Planning Process

  1. Selecting a Cemetery.
  2. Selecting a Burial Type.
  3. Select you place of burial and Memorialization.
  4. Planning you funeral and wake.
  5. Sharing your plans with your family.

Begin the Process!

Contact a Family Service Representative to learn about your burial options and interest-free payment plans. Call 216-641-7575 or click the button to request more information.

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Pre-Planning Seminars

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It’s OK to have a lot of questions. We’re here to answer them. The Catholic Cemeteries Association invites you to attend a 1-hour pre-planning seminar. These informational seminars provide an overview of the burial planning process.

Attendees will receive a special discount coupon. Reserve your seat today by contacting Brian Strauchon at bstrauchon@clecem.org or by calling our cemetery offices at 216-641-7575.

2025 Pre-Planning Seminars

15 Mar
All Souls, Chardon 1:00 pm
19 Mar
Holy Cross, BrookPark 5:30 pm
29 Mar
Holy Cross, Akron 1:00 pm
2 Apr
Resurrection, Valley City 5:30 pm
05 Apr
All Saints, Northfield 1:00 pm
09 Apr
Calvary, Lorain 5:30 pm
03 May
St. Joseph, Avon 1:00 pm
14 May
All Souls, Chardon 5:30 pm
17 May
Holy Cross, BrookPark 1:00 pm
21 May
Holy Cross, Akron 5:30 pm
04 June
Resurrection, Valley City 5:30 pm
07 June
Calvary, Lorain 1:00 pm
11 June
All Saints, Northfield 5:30 pm
14 June
Calvary, Cleveland 1:00 pm
18 June
St. Joseph, Avon 5:30 pm
19 July
All Souls, Chardon 1:00 pm
23 July
Holy Cross, BrookPark 5:30 pm
09 Aug
Resurrection, Valley City 1:00 pm
16 Aug
All Saints, Northfield 1:00 pm
20 Aug
Holy Cross, Akron 5:30 pm
23 Aug
St. Joseph, Avon 1:00 pm
13 Sep
Calvary, Lorain 1:00 pm
20 Sep
Holy Cross, BrookPark 1:00 pm
24 Sep
All Souls, Chardon 5:30 pm
04 Oct
Calvary, Cleveland 1:00 pm
11 Oct
Holy Cross, Akron 1:00 pm
15 Oct
All Saints, Northfield 5:30 pm
25 Oct
St. Joseph, Avon 1:00 pm
08 Nov
All Souls, Chardon 1:00 pm
15 Nov
Holy Cross, BrookPark 1:00 pm

Additional Information

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Pre-Need Coordinator

Brian Strauchon

216-539-7943
bstrauchon@clecem.org

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Not finding what you need online? Click here to get in touch with our knowledgeable and caring staff.

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Start the Process

Do you have questions about pre-planning? Click here to get in touch with a Family Service Representative.

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Attend a Seminar

Pre-planning seminars are offered throughout the year at a variety of locations. Find one near you today!

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This monthly newsletter is packed with relevant cemetery, bereavement, and pre-planning information.

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