Preparing Well

Prepare Well Brochure
Preparese Bien
When there is a death in the family, major decisions need to be made quickly, usually by people who are grief-stricken. Our family counselors know how to help people at such a time. We can also help families plan for death in advance. We often observe the presence of some peace among families whose loved ones have prepared well and made cemetery arrangements before time of death.

This preparation is an act of hope and faith in the life to come. It’s a way of taking care of family and friends then by making decisions for them now.

Families can gather preliminary information on cemetery property locations, prices, choices for memorialization and other options here on this site or by visiting us at one of our cemeteries below. They can also receive a free Personal Reference File to keep banking, insurance, wills and other important information all in one place. Exceptional payment terms are also available when purchasing prior to need with 10% down, no interest for two full years on burial lots and three years on crypts and niches. 

Important decisions take time. Scheduling an appointment with one of our experienced counselors will ensure that you have the necessary time and assistance needed to make your decisions.

We invite you to schedule a no obligation appointment by contacting one of the cemeteries below or [email protected].

As part of the Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic cemetery managers and family counselors consider it a privileged ministry to assist families in a respectful, professional and ethical way. We look forward to serving you at:

• All Souls Cemetery
  11401 Brink Rd., Germantown, MD
  301-428-1995
  Fax: 301-428-1998
   
• Gate of Heaven Cemetery
  13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
  301-871-6500
  Fax: 301-460-7025
   
• Mt. Olivet Cemetery
  1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE., Washington, D.C.
  202-399-3000
  Fax: 202-397-1985
   
• Resurrection Cemetery
  8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD
  301-868-5141
  Fax: 301-868-6874
   
• St. Mary's Queen of Peace Cemetery
  38888 Dr. Johnson Road, Mechanicsville, MD
  301-475-5005
  Fax: 301-884-2586