The cherished Catholic Funeral Tradition and burial in consecrated ground among fellow believers is the final expression of our faith as Catholics. It is the sacred right, privilege, and calling of every Catholic. Catholic Cemeteries have played a vital role in Southern California since the Spanish Missions. Today, eleven cemeteries and six mortuaries serve the members of our Archdiocese, each connecting us with our history and Christian ancestry. And because they are a responsibility of the church, Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries ensure a high level of care that will endure long after that of cemeteries under private or commercial auspices. Catholic Mortuaries are conveniently located within cemetery grounds, allowing families high-quality, full-service funeral home facilities with a selection of nearby burial options in sacred spaces.
Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries a Ministry of the Church Serving the Faithful.
We are thrilled to announce that the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be celebrating Día de Los Muertos 2023 at three Catholic cemetery locations. The first celebration took place in 2014 at Calvary Cemetery and Mortuary in East Los Angeles, and since then, Santa Clara Cemetery and Mortuary joined in 2016, making these unique cultural celebrations even more popular. This year, we are excited to welcome San Fernando Mission Cemetery and Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary to the festivities. Our celebration from San Fernando will be available via livestream. If you would like more information about event schedules and opportunities to participate, please click the button below.
Catholic Cemeteries are among the oldest ministries of the church. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles currently operates eleven Catholic Cemeteries and six Catholic Mortuaries throughout the five Pastoral Regions of the Archdiocese serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.
“In this time of trial, I entrust us all to the maternal care and intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe.”
-Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles