The Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries Ministry of Consolation is proud to announce the launch of an 8-week Bereavement Training Program designed to strengthen parish ministry by providing comprehensive training and support to those seeking to assist with bereavement ministry and parish funerals. This program is designed to equip participants with comprehensive skills and knowledge to offer compassionate and practical support to grieving families and individuals within their parish communities. The training will cover various aspects of bereavement ministry, including emotional support, funeral planning, and pastoral care, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to serve their communities during times of loss. (more...)

If you live in Southern California and you’ve reached a certain age, someday you may find yourself at a Golden Future Senior Expo. Maybe you’ll go for the free health screenings, retirement-planning seminars, the latest scoop on Medicare, or to hang out and collect “swag” with your age-old friends. Whether you planned to or not, you may also find yourself learning more about final-needs planning from a Catholic perspective, no less. Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries is just one of many familiar names that turn out for Golden Future events, which take place in locations throughout SoCal each year. If it’s somewhere in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, odds are our Community Outreach team will be hosting a booth there. Inevitably, thousands of visitors attend these events, where they may spend a couple of hours winding their way through the exhibits. They offer a vast assortment of services – financial planning, estate planning, reverse mortgages, healthcare, assisted living, and, yes, final-needs planning. (more...)

At Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles, Palm Sunday ranks among the most meaningful of days each year as it hosts the Passion of the Lord – reenacting Christ’s suffering and sacrifice for humanity through his death on the cross. This year’s Passion was no exception, and in fact may have held deeper meaning than most, coming after a missed year in 2024 when the main mausoleum was undergoing a series of much-needed renovations and repairs. The Passion’s staying power was clear, as several hundred spectators turned out at the storied cemetery on Sunday, April 13, where some 75 performers from nearby Resurrection Church played out the climatic hours of Christ’s time on earth. Led by Msgr. John Moretta, who provided the narration, and Miguel Alfaro, who played the role of Christ, they brought to life the 2,000-year-old tale: the Son of God’s betrayal, his arrest, his trial and condemnation to death, before bearing his cross on the grueling walk to Mt. Calvary, where he was crucified between two lowly thieves.. (more...)

Catholic Mortuaries is excited to announce the integration of Viewlogies, an innovative service that allows families to stream funeral services from our chapels. This cutting-edge solution ensures loved ones can participate in services, regardless of location. We recognize the growing need for families to stay connected during grief, especially when travel is not an option. With Viewlogies, we provide a seamless and inclusive experience, enabling family members and friends to join the service virtually. This service includes studio-quality livestreaming, private broadcasting, and recording, ensuring that every moment is captured and cherished. (more..)