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St. Michael the Archangel (Palatine)

Consecrated in 1958, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery, located in Palatine, Illinois, spans 303 acres and has over 28,000 interments (as of 12/31/22). St. Michael the Archangel serves the far northwestern Cook County suburbs. The Our Lady of the Angels Garden Mausoleum crypt complex was dedicated by Cardinal Bernardin in 1995, and offers outdoor above-ground burial spaces for full-body and cremated remains. St. Michael the Archangel also features the Meadows of St. Kateri, marking a historic milestone as the first Natural Burial area within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Inspired by St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s profound connection to nature, this sacred space is designed for those seeking an eco-friendly burial option. The Meadows of St. Kateri beautifully harmonizes time-honored Catholic traditions with a commitment to environmental stewardship. To view photos and learn more about our Natural Burial option, click here. St. Michael the Archangel oversees the operation of St. Mary, Buffalo Grove, a smaller parish cemetery.    

All Saints

History: Consecrated in 1923, All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums spans 257 acres off of Central Road and North River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois and has over 132,000 interments. The older part of the cemetery, located on the east side of North River Road opened in 1923 and is noted for its attractive cemetery design of roads converging into concentric circles throughout the cemetery. In 1954, the cemetery expanded to the west side of North River Road. The west side of All Saints features the first Interment Chapel built in the Archdiocesean Cemeteries (1961) and is the site of the third Community Mausoleum in the Archdiocese of Chicago (dedicated in 1976 by Cardinal Cody). In 2001, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Garden Mausoleum was dedicated by Cardinal Frances George, which features outdoor above-ground burial spaces for full-body and cremated remains. In 2010, the Office and Chapel building achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold status for its environmentally friendly vegetated roof and maximization of natural light.   In 2017, In response to the growing popularity of cremation, All Saints became the site of the first Cremation Garden in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Cremation Garden of Saint Francis provides an array of interment choices in a picturesque outdoor setting.

Norwood Park Home

Norwood Park Home Cemetery was consecrated in 1872. The office for Norwood Park Home is located at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles.  

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