Catholic Cremation
Catholic Cremation Services in Mooresville, Indiana
Faithful Cremation Options that Reflect Catholic Beliefs
At Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, we are honored to support Catholic families in and around Mooresville with cremation services that uphold the sacred traditions of the Church. Our funeral home understands the spiritual importance of honoring the body and soul—and we’re here to help you choose cremation options that align with Roman Catholic teaching.
Does the Catholic Church Permit Cremation?
Yes. The Catholic Church allows cremation as long as it is not chosen for reasons that deny faith in the resurrection of the body. The Church encourages a full funeral with the body present whenever possible and asks that cremated remains be buried or entombed in sacred ground.
Our team ensures that each Catholic cremation is carried out with reverence, in keeping with Church guidelines and your parish traditions.
Catholic Cremation Services We Provide:
- The Vigil (Wake) held with either the body or the cremated remains
- Funeral Mass with the Body Present followed by cremation
- Funeral Mass with Cremated Remains in an appropriate urn
- Rite of Committal in a Catholic cemetery or columbarium
- Coordination with local Catholic parishes and clergy
- Guidance on urn selection and sacred burial or inurnment
We offer on-site cremation and work with your family and parish to make arrangements that are both liturgically proper and personally meaningful.
Proudly Serving Catholic Parishes in the Mooresville Area
Carlisle-Branson is honored to assist families who are members of:
- St. Thomas More Catholic Church – Mooresville
- St. Susanna Catholic Church – Plainfield
- St. Ann Catholic Church – Indianapolis
- Our Lady of the Greenwood – Greenwood
- Sacred Heart and St. Joseph Parishes – Martinsville and Indianapolis
Whether you’re planning a traditional Funeral Mass or a Liturgy of the Word followed by inurnment, we’ll coordinate every detail with your priest and parish staff.
Catholic Cremation Urns and Merchandise
To help you make choices that reflect your faith, we offer cremation urns and keepsakes that are spiritually appropriate and beautifully crafted. We are proud to provide urns from Abbey Caskets, made by the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana.
Our Catholic cremation merchandise includes:
- Handcrafted wooden cremation urns with engraved crosses or Psalms
- Keepsake urns and companion urns rooted in monastic simplicity
- Prayer crosses, crucifixes, and religious memorial tokens
- Rosary holders and Catholic-themed remembrance items
These selections are ideal for Catholic families seeking sacred, humble, and meaningful cremation options.
Catholic Cremated Remains Burial
To help you make choices that reflect your faith, we offer cremation urns and keepsakes that are spiritually appropriate and beautifully crafted. We are proud to provide urns from Abbey Caskets, made by the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana.
Our Catholic cremation merchandise includes:
- Handcrafted wooden cremation urns with engraved crosses or Psalms
- Keepsake urns and companion urns rooted in monastic simplicity
- Prayer crosses, crucifixes, and religious memorial tokens
- Rosary holders and Catholic-themed remembrance items
These selections are ideal for Catholic families seeking sacred, humble, and meaningful cremation options.
The Catholic Church requires that cremated remains be:
- Buried in consecrated ground
- Entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium
- Never scattered or divided
We will coordinate burial or inurnment at your chosen cemetery, including:
- St. Joseph Cemetery – Indianapolis
- Calvary Cemetery
- Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Or other local Catholic burial grounds
Why Choose Carlisle-Branson for Catholic Cremation?
- Trusted by Catholic families across Morgan and Hendricks Counties
- Deep knowledge of Church teaching on cremation
- Coordination with your priest and local parish
- On-site crematory for respectful and timely care
- Faithful merchandise options from trusted Catholic sources
Faith-Based Cremation. Local Expertise. Compassionate Care.
If you’re planning a cremation and want to ensure it aligns with Catholic values, turn to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Call us at (317) 831-2080 or visit us in downtown Mooresville to learn more about Catholic cremation options.
Chris and his entire organization did a wonderful job with mom’s funeral. Mom had deteriorated in the final weeks of her life, Carlisle Branson gave her dignity back, she was so pretty at the viewing, I know she would have been very happy with how good she looked. Thank you all for the great job and kindness you showed my whole family from beginning to the end. Sincerely, Alice, Ron, Steve, Rick Overton, and families.