St. John of the Cross Parish strives to meet the needs of families dealing with the loss of their loved ones with compassion. To assist families, the forms below are specifically provided for funeral planning purposes. Contact Karen Duke at 216-289-0770, Ext. 100 for any assistance or questions.

The Vatican's 2016 instruction (Ad resurgendum cum Christo) regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation. Click here for a summary.

Our Sunday Visitor's guide to the Church's centuries-old customs that help families honor loved ones who have died.  FInd the article here.