Sankovich & Associates was founded to support dioceses, parishes, and cemetery systems in strengthening the ministry of Catholic burial. The firm brings more than 35 years of national experience in on site evaluation, leadership formation, operational review, and long term planning for Catholic cemeteries. Its work has included comprehensive assessments of more than 20 (arch)diocesan cemetery programs throughout the United States, each resulting in detailed reports, documented issues, and practical recommendations for improvement. In addition, the firm has conducted more than 750 parish cemetery on site evaluations in 12 other (arch)dioceses.
The firm’s approach is grounded in the Catholic cemetery tradition, the Corporal Work of Mercy of Burying the Dead, and the pastoral responsibility entrusted to diocesan leadership. Sankovich & Associates provides guidance that integrates theology, pastoral care, operational standards, and fiscal accountability. This combination has proven essential for diocesan officials who supervise cemetery directors but often have limited background in cemetery ministry. The firm has also developed a series of instructional manuals to support recruitment, training, and continuing education for employees in diocesan cemetery programs and for employees and volunteers who serve in parish cemeteries.