An East Los Angeles icon since 1896, Calvary Cemetery is not just one of the oldest and most famed cemeteries within our Archdiocese. It’s also home to one the most soul-stirring walks you may ever take: The Stations of the Cross. This annual tradition takes place on its sacred grounds each Sunday afternoon during Lent. It is a tribute to Jesus’ final hours leading up to his crucifixion, as participants follow a series of winding roads through the cemetery, stopping at 14 markers along the way. . (more...)

On March 20, 2023, the Committee on Doctrine for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement, “On the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains.” We have included a copy of the document here.

Catholic Cemeteries has been hard at work developing new selections for those considering cremation. Traditional offerings such as Niches and Cremation Graves have remained popular and affordable, but as the level of cremation increases, so does the need to accommodate our patrons' various tastes and desires. (more...)

Catholic Cemeteries have published our annual Easter Flower Schedules. In observance of Lent, our flower policy is relaxed, allowing families to use permitted decorations. Flowers and permitted decorations may be placed starting Friday, March 31, 2023 and will remain through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. It is important to note that lawns will not be mowed or trimmed during this period. Visitors are encouraged to review our Flower Policy for complete details prior to your visit.

Resurrection Cemetery is excited to announce the release of the next phase of the St. John Paul II development.  This attractive new section utilizes preset lawn crypts which can accommodate two burials and are now available for both at-need and pre-need purchases. Due to requests from patrons, the new development also includes several hedge estates of various sizes, allowing families to build a legacy for multiple generations. Hedge estates include (more...)

Catholic Cemeteries have published our annual Christmas Flower Schedules. In observance of Advent, our flower policy is relaxed, allowing families to use permitted decorations. Flowers and decorations may be left starting Friday, December 9. 2022, and will remain through Wednesday, January 11, 2023. It is important to note that lawns will not be mowed or trimmed during this period. Visitors are encouraged to review our Flower Policy for complete details prior to your visit.

With great enthusiasm, students from Our lady of Guadalupe School (OLGS) in East Los Angeles impatiently wait for teacher Florencia Teran to begin the class. However, today is not an ordinary day; Ms. Teran will talk about a very special ancient cultural tradition in our Catholic belief: Día de Los Muertos. (more...)

For the thousands of faithful who enjoy celebrating the Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) at our Catholic cemeteries, the last two years brought a sad interruption to a longstanding tradition. Pandemic restrictions forced the cancellation of in-person events at our locations, forcing people instead to watch celebrations streamed from near-empty cemeteries via our website and Facebook pages. (more...)

On October 29th, Calvary Catholic Cemetery at East Los Angeles welcomed hundreds of guests who came to celebrate El Día de Los Muertos. The festivities brought together many families who, united by their faith, gathered at our sacred grounds to remember their loved ones who passed away. (more...)

This past Wednesday, Nov. 2, was All Souls Day, or as our Latin friends say, Día de Los Muertos -- Day of the Dead. This year the day took on particular poignancy as my daughter Emily and I traveled to Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA, to pay our first visit to the grave of my brother Bob. (more...)

On Sunday October 2nd, the Holy Angels Catholic Church of the Deaf (HAC), hosted their annual Community festival at their parish located in the City of Vernon. The event began with a Mass (in American sign language) lead by Father Tom Schweitzer. The impaired hearing faithful and their families attended to support and enjoy the angelical festivity honoring Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries (CCM) were invited (more...)

Preparations have begun for in-person Día de Los Muertos celebrations at Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard. After a two-year absence, we are happy to bring back what has become an annual tradition for our patrons and the greater community. (more...)

As we begin our preparations for our annual Día de Los Muertos celebrations, we remember our deceased loved ones and the diversities in our various cultures that are so interesting and admirable. In recent years, through my work, I have participated in, and have been educated on, the importance of Día de Los Muertos for our Hispanic community. (more...)

Honors for the most remote cemetery in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles arguably belong to Good Shepherd Cemetery, located in the high desert community of Lancaster near the north edge of L.A. County. But on Saturday, June 18, Good Shepherd took center stage. (more...)

After a two-year, pandemic-induced absence, our Catholic Cemetery locations welcomed the faithful to in-person Memorial Day Masses this year. That included San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, where hundreds turned out for a ceremony that was (more...)

If there's a holiday on the horizon, chances are our Community Outreach team will be on the go, helping the faithful celebrate those all-important days at one of our 11 cemeteries. On Saturday, May 7, that was the case when Community Outreach and the team at Assumption Cemetery in Simi Valley joined forces to Livestream a Mother's Day Rosary. (more...)

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Cemeteries and Mortuaries remain consistent in keeping with our mission to be of service to our communities while maintaining your and our teams’ health and safety as a priority. Our management is in daily review of current health directives from local and federal authorities. In response, operational changes are effective April 11, 2022. (Click here for important details)

The story didn’t begin so well that recent Sunday in East L.A. The King of Kings, Lord of Lords, who had come to earth to save humans from their endless transgressions, was betrayed by a former follower, falsely accused by the powers that be, put on trial, convicted, and sentenced to death . . . nailed to a cross between a pair of lowly thieves. And yet there was a happy ending. (more...)

With our 250-Year Jubilee upon us, a lot of celebrating is going on around our Archdiocese these days, and Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries is right in the midst of it. That was clear on Saturday, April 2, when dozens of our employees joined the crowd for “Camino: A Walk With Jesus.” (more...)

Easter Flowers may be placed starting Friday, April 8, 2022 and will remain through Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Please note that the grass will not be mowed during this time. Helpful information on our flower and decoration policies can be found here.