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Be In The Presence of Those Who Understand

The Catholic Cemeteries Association is committed to ministering and assisting families before, during and after the death of a loved one. Our Catholic faith gives us the strength and courage to help us in our grieving and reminds us of the promise of the spiritual reunion with our loved ones.

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In-Office Monthly Grief Support Groups

We offer a comfortable, private, and encouraging environment where you are free to explore your grief and all you are feeling. Meetings are open discussion, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. Come and be in the presence of those who understand. Our monthly support group meets every 3rd Sunday of each month - 4th Sunday if the 3rd Sunday is a holiday - from 3 pm to 4 pm.

Your RSVP is greatly appreciated but not required. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Rhonda at rabrams@clecem.org or 216-930-4866.

Grief support groups meet in the main offices of the following cemeteries: (Click link for full address)

Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark
Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron
St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon
Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland
All Saints Cemetery, Northfield
All Souls Cemetery, Chardon

2025 Support Group Dates

Virtual Sunday Support Group

This new support group, hosted via Zoom, covers the same material as our in-person Sunday Grief Support Groups and meets from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Bereavement Events at CCA

We take pride in providing bereavement events to assist you in your journey towards healing.

Anniversary Mass

We continue our support of you with a special card sent near the one-year anniversary and with this annual commemorative Mas

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Memorial Day Mass

Join us for the celebration of Mass to honor those who gave their lives serving God and country.

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Walk to Remember

During the month of the Most Holy Rosary, we pray for your loved ones with a half-mile walking Rosary.

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Cemetery Sunday

Cemetery Sunday is a spiritual way to honor family members who have passed

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National Day of Remembrance

This national memorial service and prayer vigil is held in memory of the innocent victims of abortion.

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Additional Information

Rhonda Abrams

Bereavement Coordinator

216-930-4866

rabrams@clecem.org

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