A Place of Healing
We invite you to visit our Catholic Cemeteries and experience a peaceful, prayerful environment where you can reflect, remember, and honor your loved one.
Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum – North Arlington, NJ
Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum – East Hanover, NJ
Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum – Colonia, NJ
Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum – Mahwah, NJ
Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum – Jersey City, NJ
Christ The King Cemetery – Franklin Lakes, NJ
Enjoy a no-obligation consultation with our caring Memorial Planning Advisors for a step-by-step guide, great savings, and peace of mind. Click here to learn about Pre-Planning. Click here for Price Disclosure.
The Catholic Church’s funeral rites, outlined in the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF), can sometimes feel complex or overwhelming. Click here for our free, easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.
Understanding Catholic Funerals
Chapel Mausoleum of the Resuurection in the Genesis Chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ
Learn more about Catholic Cremation options.
The loss of a loved one is one of life’s deepest burdens. Our chaplains and the Archdiocese’s Ministry of Loss and Healing can help. Click here for chaplain assistance or here for the Ministry of Loss and Healing.
We’re committed to making it easier for you to locate loved ones interred at any of our cemetery locations. Click here to search your loved one by name and cemetery. If you are unsure of the cemetery location, please call 866-773-7526.
Find Your Loved One
In the spirit of maintaining the sacred nature and dignity as well as the safety of the cemetery, Catholic Cemeteries employs regulations for the common good and seasonal cemetery clean-up days. Click here for the Cemetery Clean-Up Schedule and our Rules and Regulations.
Our Genealogy Search is an excellent resource for genealogists and families who wish to explore their history and trace their lineage. Start your search here by clicking here.
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Special Announcements
Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Cemeteries (“Catholic Cemeteries”) is not affiliated with any funeral homes, monument/headstone dealers, florists or any company providing goods or services to any of its cemeteries.
Catholic Cemeteries has been advised that Colonial Memorials, Inc., a monument/headstone dealer currently advertising a business address of 991 US Highway 22 West, Suite 200, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, has represented to potential customers that it is affiliated with Catholic Cemeteries.
Colonial Memorials, Inc. is not affiliated with Catholic Cemeteries and numerous complaints have been filed in courts of law regarding Colonial Memorials, Inc.’s failure to fulfill orders.
Please be sure to properly vet and research any monument/headstone dealer or any other cemetery-related company with whom you choose to do business.
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