Archdiocese of Newark Cemeteries Host Open House Weekend in Bergen County

The events run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both locations, situated just five miles apart. Attendees may tour the grounds without an appointment, though organizers suggest scheduling a time due to expected interest. Memorial Planning Advisors will be available to guide visitors through traditional burial, mausoleum entombment, and cremation options.

Maryrest Cemetery, located at 770 Darlington Avenue, features a chapel mausoleum with stained-glass windows and marble crypts, alongside the state’s first Catholic natural burial section. In contrast, Christ the King Cemetery at 980 Huron Road offers a park-like landscape anchored by a bronze statue, featuring flat markers and a new cremorial section. Joseph Heckel, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries, noted that pre-planning serves as a practical gift to families, aligning with the reflection inherent in the ongoing Jubilee Year of Saint Francis. The 0% interest offer remains available through the weekend for those finalizing arrangements.