If a death has occurred, we are here to guide you with compassion and clarity during this difficult time.
Your Next Steps
Locate All Important Documents
Locate important documents such as a Social Security card, will, military discharge papers, estate information, and any pre-arrangement documents to help guide the process.
Contact Cemetery
We recommend making burial arrangements first to help inform decisions at the funeral home. Buffalo Catholic Cemeteries will guide you through the process. Please call (716) 873-6500 for assistance.
Make Funeral Arrangements
Your funeral home will assist you with all necessary arrangements, including planning the wake, the Mass of Christian Burial, and handling important details such as obtaining the official death certificate and coordinating any military honors.
In Ground Burial
Traditional and Timeless
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In Ground Burial
Traditional and TimelessThe most familiar and enduring choice, offering individual or family plots surrounded by landscaped grounds. In-ground burial provides a tangible place for remembrance and reflection — a lasting way to honor life and maintain family tradition for generations.
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Dignified & Enduring

Above Ground – Mausoleum
Dignified & EnduringAn above-ground resting place within a mausoleum, offering both protection and permanence. Crypts provide a dignified setting sheltered from the elements, where family members can be laid to rest together in an environment of quiet beauty and respect.
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Personal & Peaceful

Above Ground – Columbarium
Personal & PeacefulA serene and intimate option for inurnment, where cremated remains are placed within individual niches. Columbaria offer peaceful spaces designed for contemplation, remembrance, and connection — allowing loved ones to visit and reflect in comfort and privacy.
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Natural & Reverent

Green Burial
Natural & ReverentA simple and environmentally conscious choice that returns the body to the earth in a natural way. Green burials minimize environmental impact while honoring life’s full cycle, creating spaces that emphasize renewal, sustainability, and quiet harmony with nature.
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We’re Here to Help
Every family’s journey is unique. If you have questions or need support with planning or services, we’re here to help — with understanding, experience, and care.