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| Memorial Day Mass |
Monday, May 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
In Holy Cross Mausoleum Chapel,
Archbishop George H. Niederauer, Celebrant more... |
| Flower Removal Schedule |
| Starting Wednesday, January 9, 2008, our 2008 grave flower removal schedule will go into effect. Click here to request a copy. |
| San Lorenzo Ruiz Section |
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The expansion of this section is completed and available. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 650.756.2060. |
Cremation Brochure  |
| Cremation options for Catholics. more... |
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| Advantages of a Catholic Cemetery |
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| Burial
in a Catholic Cemetery provides important and tangible benefits
that simply cannot be duplicated in a non-denominational setting.
For those of the Catholic faith, Catholic Cemeteries represent
a continuation of the Catholic experience essential to the departed
and their family during this time of need. Catholic Cemeteries embrace
this role and embody our Catholic tradition by expressing it
through every act and interaction. In Catholic Cemeteries, you can
trust that the depth of your Catholic faith will be honored and
affirmed throughout this time of difficult transition.
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| Revering
the Cycle of Life |
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| Catholic Cemeteries represent a meaningful continuation of the belief in the Resurrection for yourself and your family. They symbolize a vital extension of your parish community. Catholic cemeteries provide a valuable preservation of Catholic involvement throughout the cycle of your life. |
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| Honoring
and Commemorating Your Life |
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| Burial in a Catholic Cemetery is an honor for the individual and the Church. Mortal remains are cherished as they were home to the soul of the departed. Catholic burial serves as a memorable and lasting tribute to one's life. It provides a personal sense of peace for Catholics who choose a mindful, loving and dignified observance of the passage of life into the world of the Divine. |
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| Hallowed
Ground Offers a Sacred Trust |
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| Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery represents sacred ground blessed and purified to be the final resting place which embodies the sanctity of the pure of Spirit. Catholics can feel confident that the ground in which they rest embraces their remains in the spirit of Christ's enduring love and devotion. |
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| Perpetuating
Catholic Tradition and the Profession
of Faith |
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The valued and beneficial traditions of the Catholic Church do not cease at the time of burial. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma celebrates monthly (1st Saturday of each month) and special masses for the deceased including Memorial Day, All Souls Day and Todos Los Santos. Special remembrance services are held on Veterans' Day and at Christmas Time. Stations of the Cross are available for prayer indoors and outdoors daily, but especially during Lent. Memorial Day Mass is celebrated in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery and Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Menlo Park. Above all, the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco promotes and embodies the principle of the Resurrection and the joyous promise of eternal life.
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| The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Holy Cross in Colma, Holy Cross in Menlo Park and Mt. Olivet in San Rafael bury Catholics as well as non-Catholics |
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| The hallowed grounds of Holy Cross in Colma and Menlo Park and Mt. Olivet in San Rafael are made available to all Catholics, practicing or non-practicing, and non-Catholic spouses, children, parents and extended family members. Those having connections to the Catholic Church such as those educated or employed by Catholic entities may also be buried in these sacred grounds. |
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| Dedicated
Service Free of Commissioned Sales
Incentives |
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| Representatives of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco focus completely on ministering to you and your family. Our employees receive no commissions. Through years of experience, we understand how to listen to your personal needs and help you select the best burial site for you and your family. |
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