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TRINITY CHURCH CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM

Planning for Tomorrow

Since its charter in 1697, Trinity wall Street has served the people

of new York – at Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel in lower

manhattan, and at Trinity Church Cemetery & mausoleum in

northern manhattan. as the only remaining active cemetery

in the new York City, Trinity Cemetery offers a peaceful and

historic setting for above-ground interment and memorials.

Planning for our eventual burial needs involves personal

decisions. making them while we have time to consider our

choices can ease the burden on family and friends when

death occurs. This planning guide was created to describe the

interment and memorial options available at Trinity Church

Cemetery & mausoleum. it also provides guidance on gather-

ing important personal information and deciding memorial

preferences in advance.

our professional staff is ready to provide advice and assist you

in making your plans. we look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

The rev. Dr. James H. Cooper

rector, Trinity wall Street

a Rich History in New York City

The Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum was formally established in 1842 on land near

the John James Audubon estate. During the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Wash-ington occurred here. Listed in the National

Register of Historic Places, the Cemetery is an outreach ministry of Trinity Church in Lower

Manhattan, and is non-denominational.

Why Plan noW?

Planning ahead for our needs affords time to think carefully about

memorial options. Most people say that advance funeral planning

is an enormous emotional relief. Families acknowledge that a pre-

planned funeral is a final gift they are grateful to receive.

Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum is experienced in helping

people understand all of the options available.

The IMPorTanCe oF MeMorIalIzIng

When someone dies, it is important to celebrate and remember a

person’s unique life. Funerals and memorial services provide the

bereaved with a chance to understand they are not alone in their

grief. These gatherings also offer a chance to share stories –

especially happy ones – of their loved one’s life.

Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum can help you plan for

services and memorials. The onsite Chapel of the resurrection is

a serene and comfortable place for reflection and prayer. It can be

used for services, memorials, and gatherings after an interment.

The Chapel also contains space for cenotaphs, which are memorials

to people whose remains are interred elsewhere.

MausoleuMs – an affordable choice

Mausoleums are free-standing buildings with space for caskets

or urns. The name comes from Maussollos, whose above-ground

tomb was so grand it was considered one of the seven wonders of

the ancient world when built in 351 BCe (Before the Common

era). Previously, mausoleums were an expensive choice, and a

number were built by well-to-do families in the 19th century. one

of the most dramatic examples of a mausoleum in new york is

grant’s Tomb.

These days, above-ground mausoleums are an affordable option be-

cause a number of entombments are contained in a single building.

and it is easy to reserve a space, or crypt, in a mausoleum in advance.

Trinity Cemetery’s mausoleums have crypt spaces for individu-

als and companions, or can accommodate three to five entomb-

ments for families. The mausoleums are modern buildings that are

landscaped to blend seamlessly with the historic surroundings of

Trinity Cemetery.

into the blessed rest of everlasting peace

- reCeIve us...

CreMaTIon – sIMPle and dIgnIFIed

although cremation is an increasingly popular option, it is far

from new. In fact, cremation is an ancient tradition, dating from

around 3000 BCe in europe and the near east. Today many

choose cremation for reasons ranging from environmental to

financial, and because it is simple and dignified.

Cremation is a simple process of exposing the body to extreme

heat, reducing it to bone fragments (or “basic elements”). remains

are often contained in urns. To maintain health and safety standards,

as well as respect and dignity for the deceased, cremation can only

be performed by a licensed and registered cemetery, crematory, or

funeral director, depending on state laws. Trinity Church Cemetery

and Mausoleum does not perform cremations.

at Trinity Cemetery, cremated remains can be placed in mausoleums

or niches, which are recessed chambers.

Most religious traditions permit cremation, including anglican,

Protestant, roman Catholic, Buddhist, and hindu. Typically, Jewish,

eastern orthodox Christians, Mormons, Muslims, and Bahais do

not allow cremation.

MakIng your PreFerenCes knoWn

a large part of pre-planning is organizing important information

and documenting your personal memorial preferences. This infor-

mation is vital in helping people know where information is, who

to contact, and what choices you have made.

Following are several forms that will help you in determining the

most important information you need. These include: name, date,

place of birth, family and friends to notify, and location of impor-

tant legal documents. There’s also space to indicate whether you

have chosen above-ground entombment, burial, or cremation, and

what type of service you would prefer.

...to your servantswith your saints

-Book of Common Prayer

- give rest, o Christ

date Filled out ____________________

your name _______________________________________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (last)

street address ____________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ state _____________________________ zip Code _________________

date of Birth _______________ Place of Birth ___________________________________ Citizenship ________

social security number _____________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Maiden name _____________________________________________________________________________

Fathers name _____________________________________________________________________________________

If veteran, dates of service __________________ Branch of service and rank _____________________________

spouse’s name _____________________________________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (last)

ConTaCT InForMaTIon Family and Friends to notify

name _________________________________________________________ relationship ______________________

Telephone ______________________________ email __________________________________________________


Telephone ______________________________ email __________________________________________________


Telephone ______________________________ email __________________________________________________


Telephone ______________________________ email __________________________________________________


Telephone ______________________________ email __________________________________________________

Preferences for Funeral/Memorial service

p above-ground entombment p Cremation p Burial

Pre-arrangements made with: _______________________________________________________________________

Contact: __________________________________________________________________________________________

name on contracts: ________________________________________________________________________________

I have no pre-arrangements but prefer to be interred at: _________________________________________________

Type of casket preferred or selected: ________________________ Type of urn preferred or selected: __________

Where would you like the service to be held? (place of worship, funeral home, graveside only) ______________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Funeral service: ___________________________________________________________________________________

religious tradition: ________________________________________________________________________________

Communion: _____________________________________________________________________________________

rite: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

readings: _________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

hymns/Music: ____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Preferred clergy: ___________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pallbearers: _______________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

other Preferences: __________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Personal Information

Be sure to keep this form in a secure place. Before completing it, you may want to make a copy for your spouse or partner to fill out.

dIreCTIons

By Car:

north on the henry hudson Parkway (9a),

take exit 13 toward West 158th street.

Continue on 158th street.

Turn right on Broadway and right at 153rd street.

south from the george Washington Bridge,

take exit 1 for the henry hudson Parkway (9a),

follow signs for riverside drive/downtown.

Continue on riverside drive.

Turn left at 165th street, right on Broadway,

and right at 153rd street.

By subway:

Take the C subway line to the 155th street

station stop. Walk west on 155th street

toward riverside drive.

Take the #1 subway line to the 157th street

station stop. Walk south to 155th street

and west to riverside drive.

By Bus:

Take the M4 or M5 to Broadway

and West 153rd street.

Parking:

The cemetery entrance gate is on 153rd street

between Broadway and riverside drive,

in the middle of the block. Make a right turn

into the cemetery and follow the road

to the parking spaces on the left.

If all the spaces are taken,

please park on the left side of the road

and leave room for other vehicles to pass.

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__ Will

__ Birth certificate or legal proof of age

__ social security Card or number

__ Marriage license

__ Citizenship paper

__ Insurance policies (life, health and accident, Property)

__ Bank records

__ deeds to property

__ Car ownership certificate

__ Investment and stock records

__ Income tax returns, receipts, cancelled checks

__ veteran’s discharge certificate

__ Pension and disability insurance claims

__ Mausoleum certificate of ownerships

other documents:

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Important documents and Contacts

use the codes listed below to indicate where to find these important documents. keep documents in a safe and secure location.

To help family and friends, please list the names and contact information (phone, email, address) for the following.

attorney(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________

accountant(s) ______________________________________________________________________________________

Physician(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________

Insurance agent(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________

executor of estate ____________________________________________________________________________________

Children ___________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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other relatives ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Funeral director ____________________________________________________________________________________

Cemetery Counselor _________________________________________________________________________________

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Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum

770 riverside drive, new york, ny 10032

Contact us at 212.368.1600 or

cemetery @ trinitywallstreet.org

open daily from 9am – 4pm

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