Hi Elizabeth-
Thank you , I left you a phone message. Here is the what's so. Right now the particular cemetery my mother is to be buried in allows: 2 witnesses, 2 funeral personnel and 1 clergy attending the burials. This is from the Cardinal; Joseph Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark.
We have 3 siblings total. My mom was non denominational, although it is a catholic cemetery. I have asked the cemetery if we can replace the spot of clergy with another "witness". I was told no substitutions to the Cardinal's order. I would like to see if anyone I know can speak to the Cardinal or reach out to him myself as a last resort. I understand the challenges of today. No one feels it more than I do. Today is the anniversary of my father's death as well.
Do you know anyone who knows the Cardinal?
Thank you for anything you can do.
Love Diane