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In recent years, many Catholics have chosen cremation as an alternative to traditional burial. For those associated with the parish, the community of Sts Peter and Paul offers a beautiful and serene columbarium chapel in the crypt of the church to receive the ashes of loved ones. This sacred space, named in memory of Fr Joseph Canali, provides a place of prayer, reflection, and remembrance, where the faithful can visit to honour their loved ones and entrust them to God’s eternal care.

The columbarium is designed to maintain the dignity and reverence of Catholic burial practices. It allows the remains of the deceased to rest in a holy place, close to the community of faith and the altar where the Eucharist is celebrated. By choosing the columbarium, families can remain connected to the parish, a spiritual home for generations, even in death.

A brochure with detailed information about the columbarium is available for download. Families who wish to learn more about reserving a niche or including the columbarium in their funeral plans are encouraged to contact the parish office.

For assistance with arranging a funeral or to inquire about the columbarium, please reach out to the parish office. Let us honour the lives of those who have gone before us, entrust them to God’s mercy, and find comfort in the hope of the resurrection. As we read in Revelation 21:4, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more.”