Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries recently participated in the annual Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education Congress. The event was held at the Anaheim Convention Center from Friday, February 16th to Sunday, February 18th. This important Catholic gathering brings together thousands of faithful individuals, catechists, clergy, and educators. During the Congress, our booth served as a welcoming space where we provided detailed information about our facilities, services, and the sacred mission we uphold. Our knowledgeable staff was available to engage with visitors and answer questions about burial options, pre-planning, and memorial services. We understand that discussing end-of-life matters can be sensitive. (more...)
Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ and meditate on His suffering, sacrifice, death, burial, and resurrection. It encourages believers to draw closer to God by practicing fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial, and spiritual discipline. Bishop Robert Barron, the former Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, invites you to deepen your prayer during this period of spiritual contemplation. Bishop Barron, who founded Word on Fire, is currently the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota. He is an acclaimed author, theologian, and speaker, and is one of the most followed Catholics on social media worldwide. Bishop Barron's reflections can be found here.
As part of our efforts to maintain the beauty of Catholic Cemeteries, we have established a regular practice of removing flowers every Thursday. However, we do recognize the importance of certain holidays such as Easter, All Souls Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, during which we allow flowers to remain undisturbed. Easter Flowers may be placed from March 22, 2024, through removal on April 3, 2024. We extend our deepest gratitude for your cooperation and understanding in our mission to preserve the dignity and peace of our cemetery grounds. For your convenience, we have provided a comprehensive list of the Holiday Flower Schedules, which you can access by clicking here.
In the serene and hallowed grounds of Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries, a unique and essential service is provided to the faithful. Not only do these sacred places offer a final resting place for our dearly departed, but they also extend a compassionate hand to the living. The Catholic Church considers its cemeteries to be holy ground because they hold the mortal remains of God’s children. We are made in God’s image, and Jesus has redeemed us. The Church honors a cemetery because of the special dignity God has given his children. Not only do these sacred places offer (more...)