Pre-Planning

We understand that this process can be difficult. But, we believe that planning ahead is really the best gift you can give to your family and loved ones. By doing so, you are giving yourself peace of mind, knowing that your wishes will be followed. The staff of St. Mary’s Cemetery is ready to guide you through this process. To start your cemetery pre-planning process, contact our office at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 612 E. Park St., Champaign, Il. 61820, 217-352-8364, extension 3, email: stmary@stmary-cu.org or use our contact form under the Contact Us Page.

Burial Options and Cost

Traditional in-ground interment remains the most widely used form of burial. Since 1983, the Catholic Church has allowed cremation and now St. Mary’s offers two options for cremation interments.

Grave/Niche Cost

Traditional In Ground Interment $2,000

In Ground Cremation Interment $2,000

Columbarium Niche Cremation Interment $1,500

Infant Interment in Our Children’s Section $ 500

Opening and Closing Cost

Traditional In Ground Interment $1,050

In Ground Cremation Internment $ 650

Columbarium Niche Interment $ 750

Infant Interment in our Children’s Section $ 650

 

Note:

  • Prices are effective June 1, 2023, and are subject to change without notice. Please contact the cemetery office to confirm current pricing.

  • Interment prices listed above are per grave/niche space purchased.

  • Two cremation interments allowed per in ground grave or Columbarium niche.

  • Cremations urns, for the columbarium cannot exceed the measurements of 11” x 11” x 11 for a single internment or 11” tall by 11” wide by 5.5” deep for a double internment.

  • Opening and Closing cost will be charged at the time of need, by your funeral home.

  • Opening/Closing costs for in-ground burial and columbarium cremation interment is charged per interment.

  • Columbarium Opening and Closing cost includes engraving of front plate with deceased information.

  • Vault costs are not included in the above charges and can be arranged through your funeral home.

  • Monuments are not included in the above cost and should be arranged by the family with your funeral home or a monument company of your choice.