Bereavement Support Groups, Programs & Events
Bereavement Support Groups, Programs & Events Nassau County Bereavement Groups (Updated 2-13-2026) Suffolk County Bereavement Groups (Updated 4-9-2026) Additional Information DRVC Office of Faith Formation: Loss, Suffering & Healing Prayers for Death and Dying
"Cremation Space Options – Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island Cremation Space Options The Catholic Church teaches that cremated remains must be given the same respect as the body, including the manner in which they are carried, and the attention given to their appropriate transport and placement. The cremated remains of a body are to be buried or entombed, preferably in a Catholic cemetery, using the rites provided by the Order of Christian Funerals. In addition to the Church’s teaching, there are many benefits to choosing a permanent burial site for cremated remains: Provides a special and appropriate place for families and friends to visit and remember their loved one. Memorialization at the cemetery provides a permanent record of your loved one’s life. Cemeteries will always be there, open to visitations by all for generations to come. Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island offers families a variety of burial options to best meet your family’s needs: Cremation Niches in Community Mausoleums Niches can accommodate up to two urns, with availability in indoor and garden settings. Granite and/or marble front niches are available at all cemeteries. Glass front niches are available at Holy Rood and Holy Sepulchre Cremation Niches in Outdoor Columbaria Niches in our new outdoor “Garden of Angels” areas at Holy Rood, Holy Sepulchre & Queen of All Saints. Allows for memorialization and visitation in a serene, natural setting. Granite front niches accommodate up to two urns. Traditional Burial Plots Single graves can accommodate three urns and up to three caskets in the same plot. This option allows families to be buried together when not all family members wish to be cremated. Cremation Graves Accommodate six urns in a plot, with upright monuments for memorialization. Cremation Graves available at Holy Rood, Holy Sepulchre & Queen of All Saints. Please contact the cemetery office for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our Customer Sales & Service Representatives. Scheduling A Burial Service for Cremated Remains Once the burial space has been selected, burial arrangements can be coordinated with the cemetery either through a funeral director or directly by the family. For additional information on scheduling arrangements directly with the cemetery, please click one of the following links: Planning Guide for Inurnment of Cremated Remains Online Form to Schedule Committal Service for Cremated Remains"
"Cremation Services – Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island Cremation Services Cremation Committal Services at Catholic Cemeteries: For in-ground burials, urns should not exceed 12 ½ ” x 6 ” x 7 ½” in order to fit our cemetery urn vault. For cremation niches, maximum urn size will vary based on niche type and location. Please review the printed rules and regulations for size requirements. Note: Glass front cremation niches have additional regulations concerning the overall characteristics of urn type, composition, inscription, epitaphs, etc. Please review with a cemetery representative prior to purchasing an urn for a glass front niche. Families should appoint one member as a spokesperson to contact the cemetery office to make arrangements. Please contact the cemetery one to two weeks before the intended burial date. Cremated remains should NEVER be mailed to the cemetery office. Families completing arrangements without a funeral director are REQUIRED TO PRESENT IN PERSON OR VIA FAX/EMAIL all documents to the cemetery office at least one week before the committal service. Please review our Cremation Planning Guide Brochure for additional details. To schedule a committal service for cremated remains, click here to complete an online form or contact the cemetery office. Helpful Cremation Resources Cremation Options at Catholic Cemeteries of Long IslandCremation Planning Guide Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island Cremation VideoVatican Instruction on Cremation"
Bereavement Support Groups, Programs & Events Nassau County Bereavement Groups (Updated 2-13-2026) Suffolk County Bereavement Groups (Updated 4-9-2026) Additional Information DRVC Office of Faith Formation: Loss, Suffering & Healing Prayers for Death and Dying
Queen of All Saints Cemetery – Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island Queen of All Saints Cemetery 115 Wheeler Road, Central Islip NY 11722 | (631) 234-8297 Visiting Hours:Cemetery is open for visitation every day of the year, including holidays, during the following hours: Cemetery Gates: Open from 8:00AM to 5:00PMMausoleum Buildings: Open from 8:00AM to 4:30PM *Note: Cemetery gates may remain closed during unsafe weather conditions Office Hours:Monday to Friday: 9:00AM to 4:30PMSaturday: 9:00AM to 12:00 PM Offices are closed (or close early) on major holidays throughout the year: Cemetery Office Holiday Schedule During the above office hours, our staff is available to assist you by phone and email. Appointments in advance are recommended for all sales of plots, crypts, or niches. Queen of All Saints Chapel Queen of All Saints Chapel St. Gabriel the Archangel Cremation Garden Annunciation Garden Mausoleum Mosaic Niches, Annunciation Garden Mausoleum Interior Crypts, Annunciation Garden Mausoleum Holy Family Lawn Crypt Section Holy Family Lawn Crypt Section Queen of All Saints Cemetery Brochure Cemetery Maps:Queen of All Saints Cemetery MapMausoleum Map (Garden Chapel & Annunciation Garden Mausoleums) Cemetery Information:Queen of All Saints Cemetery is the “hidden gem” of Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island. Sitting at 35 acres in Central Islip, Queen of All Saints serves the Catholic faithful throughout Suffolk County under the guidance of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Queen of All Saints offers a variety of burial options in indoor and outdoor settings. This serene location features burial plots and lawn crypts for in-ground burials, along with entombment crypts and cremation niches in our community mausoleums. In keeping with honoring the sacred nature of each human spirit, Queen of All Saints features a special Rachel Weeping is a burial section for stillborn, aborted and miscarried babies. These burials are completed in coordination with Good Samaritan Hospital. Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island also works with St. Vincent de Paul to perform burials for the indigent within Queen of All Saints. These examples differentiate Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island and exemplify our Catholic Mission as we serve with our Corporal Work of Mercy. We invite you to join us for regularly scheduled monthly Masses and events at Queen of All Saints.
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