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cemetery visitation
Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries are an extension of our church community. They are a sacred testament to our belief in the resurrection of the body: holy places for prayer and consolation. They serve our parishes in ministering corporal and spiritual works of mercy: burying our deceased Catholic brethren and their family members, comforting the sorrowful, and praying for the living and the dead with all attendant rites of the Roman Catholic Church.
We proclaim through our ministry:
The virtue of hope through a belief in
the resurrection of the dead.
The sacredness of the human body.
Our dedication to strengthening faith in
the Church as family.The Cemeteries & Mortuaries are private property owned by, overseen by, and subject to the canonical authority of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles. Catholics and members of their families may purchase disposition rights for ground burial (internment), mausoleum crypt (entombment), niche, or cremation space (inurnment). Ownership of the real property to which disposition rights are purchased is retained solely by the Archdiocese. Should you need clarification on any matter, or if you have any issues or questions not specifically addressed below, please contact the Cemetery Office.
Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries
A ministry of the Church, serving the faithful.
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CEMETERY VISITATION RULES & REGULATIONS
Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries understand the desire of families to pay tribute to their loved ones interred in our Cemeteries. The following rules and regulations have been established to ensure the safety of those who visit and those who maintain the grounds in addition to preserving the beauty and aesthetics of the cemetery. Please review carefully and address any concerns or questions to the cemetery office.
ANIMALS AND PETS
Domesticated animals and pets are not allowed on the grounds or in the buildings. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are permitted.
CHILDREN
A parent must accompany children under 15 years of age.
DECORUM
Please respect the privacy of our patrons and the dignity of our deceased. Visitors who do not act respectfully, or exhibit unruly behavior or noise, may be asked to leave.
FLOWERS & DECORATIONS
Catholic Cemeteries allow for the placement of fresh-cut flowers only. No artificial flowers are permitted. Flowers are removed every Thursday to allow for cemetery maintenance. Click here for detailed information regarding flowers, decorations policies and removal schedules.
LITTERING
No Littering. Trash containers are conveniently located at the curbside throughout the Cemetery.
MEMORIALS
Memorials must be either granite or bronze and are subject to cemetery specifications and requirements. All other materials (e.g., marble, limestone, synthetic, etc.) are not permitted. If a memorial is purchased from a source other than the Cemetery the purchaser or memorial dealer is charged with the responsibility to contact the Cemetery in each instance, and in a timely fashion beforehand, to ensure that the product meets our specifications and requirements. No memorial may be installed, removed, or worked on without written authorization from cemetery management.
MUSIC
Music at graveside services should be liturgically appropriate and is permitted if it is not disruptive to other services or intrusive to the peace of visiting patrons nearby. Music should be reasonable in length, no more than a total of 10 minutes combined for a graveside service.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Out of respect for the privacy and dignity of our patrons and our deceased brethren, and so as not to compromise the ability of our workers to perform their tasks, we do not permit picture taking, videotaping, filming, or visual recording of any kind.
PICNICKING AT GRAVESITES
The use of lawn chairs, umbrellas, tables, ice chests, or canopies lacks decorum and is therefore not permitted. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on the premises.
PREVENT THEFT
Please lock your vehicle. Do not leave valuables or personal effects unattended. Management is not responsible for possessions, valuables, or property brought onto the premises.
SOLICITING OR DISTRIBUTION
The Cemetery is private property. No soliciting of goods or services of any kind is permitted without the written authorization of cemetery management. This includes but is not limited to flowers, music, memorials, burial containers, insurance, landscaping, maintenance, distribution of informational materials, donation request materials, or collateral sales materials.
SPEED LIMIT
The maximum speed limit in the Cemetery is 15 miles per hour.
TRENCHING OR OUTLINING OF GRAVES
In the interest of maintaining uniform beauty and in compliance with cemetery Rules and Regulations by all Burial Right Holders, the outlining of graves by digging trenches and filling them with decorative rocks or other materials, cutting sod away from memorials, and planting dichondra or other types of grasses or foliage is not permitted.
An abbreviated version of our Visitation Rules and Regulations is posted at the cemetery entrances.
Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.
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