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Limited-Time Open House at Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Secure Your Family's Legacy Before Prices Increase!

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Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum in East Hanover, NJ, invites you to our exclusive Open House Weekend on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

During your visit, experience the newly installed Rondanini Pietà, a magnificent 16-foot marble sculpture inspired by Michelangelo’s final masterpiece. This awe-inspiring depiction of Christ and the Blessed Mother stands as a symbol of faith, hope, and eternal love—offering comfort and peace to all who enter the cemetery.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore our sacred grounds, learn about burial and cremation options, and take advantage of special preplanning offers before prices increase on March 17, 2025!

Why Attend?

✅ Exclusive Open House Pricing – Prices increase March 17!
✅ Explore Burial & Cremation Options – Discover traditional plots, crypts, and elegant cremation niches.
✅ Meet With Our Memorial Planning Advisors – Learn about affordable preplanning options that protect your family from future financial burdens.
✅ Tour the Stunning New Rondanini Pietà – Be inspired by this masterpiece of faith and devotion.

A new, custom-made two-story mosaic of Jesus Christ bursting out of the tomb in brilliant, bright colors will be easily visible when families visit the new Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection at the Gate of Heaven in East Hanover, N.J.

Are You Keeping The Cremains Of A Loved One At Home?

As Catholics, we believe that the remains of our loved ones should be given a sacred and dignified resting place. Interring cremains in a chapel, mausoleum, or cemetery provides a place for families to gather, pray, grieve, and honor the memory of their loved ones—surrounded by magnificent liturgical art inspired by the Holy Family, the Apostles, heavenly saints, and angels.

By contrast, when cremated remains are kept in a home, they may fade into the background of daily life and risk being forgotten over time. Now is the time to bring your loved one home to the Lord. Meet with our caring Memorial Planning Advisors to learn how easy it is to secure a sacred and permanent resting place for your loved one.

A Sacred Duty & A Testament of Faith

As Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, reminds us in his pastoral letter, We Are His Witnesses, our lives and choices should reflect the love and hope of Jesus Christ. By choosing a Catholic cemetery or mausoleum, we bear witness to Christ’s resurrection and affirm our faith in the promise of eternal life. Providing a sacred burial space is an act of love and devotion—ensuring that our departed loved ones rest in peace within a community of faith.

Crafted by master artisans at Pedrini Sculptors in Carrara, Italy, this modern interpretation of Michelangelo's Rondanini Pietà was shaped from the same marble-rich mountains he once chose. With traditional techniques passed through generations, these artists have created a timeless piece that bridges history and contemporary spirituality.

No Appointment Needed – Just Stop By!

📍 Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum
🏡 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
⏰ Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
🔗 Learn more and plan your visit: www.rcancem.org/open-house-weekend-gate-of-heaven

Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to plan ahead, secure peace of mind, and ensure your loved ones’ legacy is honored in a beautiful and prayerful setting. Come before prices increase on March 17!

Spring 2025 Open House Dates and Locations

March 15 & 16 - GATE OF HEAVEN
Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum 225 Ridgedale Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Morris County)
www.GateofHeavenCemetery.org

March 29 & 30 - MARYREST
Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum 770 Darlington Ave.
Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Bergen County)
www.MaryrestCemetery.org
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March 29 & 30 - CHRIST THE KING
Christ The King Cemetery 980 Huron Rd.
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (Bergen County)
www.ChristTheKingCemetery.org

April 12 & 13 - HOLY CROSS
Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum 340 Ridge Rd.
North Arlington, NJ 07031 (Bergen County)
www.HolyCross-Cemetery.org

April 26 & 27 - SAINT GERTRUDE
St. Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum 53 Inman Ave.
Colonia, NJ 07067 (Middlesex County)
www.SaintGertrudeCemetery.org

May 17 & 18 - HOLY NAME
Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum 823 West Side Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Hudson)
www.HolyNameCemetery.org

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