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How Will You Be Remembered?
Discover the Answer at Holy Name Cemetery's Final Open House of the Season – May 17 & 18

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Time is running out. Don’t miss your final opportunity this spring to attend the Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum Open House in Jersey City—before 2025 prices end on May 18.
Whether you're exploring burial options for the future or seeking a sacred resting place for a loved one, this two-day event offers a rare window into one of New Jersey’s most revered Catholic cemeteries.
👉 Explore all burial and cremation options.
🕊️ Honor your faith and family legacy.
💰 Lock in 2025 pricing before rates increase on May 19.
📍Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum
823 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
🗓️ May 17–18 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📞 Call (201) 433-0342 | ✉️ cemetery@rcan.org
🌐 RSVP or learn more: rcancem.org/open-house-weekend-holy-name
Why Attend?
Just minutes from New York City and nestled in the heart of Hudson County, Holy Name Cemetery is the only Catholic cemetery in Jersey City with active burial space. As part of the ministry of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark, we are committed to helping families honor their loved ones with grace, dignity, and peace of mind.
During this special open house, you'll experience:
- Indoor marble crypts & glass cremation niches
- Beautifully landscaped outdoor plots
- Chapel spaces for committals, prayer, and monthly Masses
- On-site guidance from expert Memorial Planning Advisers
- Flexible, faith-aligned financial planning options

Holding a Loved One’s Cremated Remains at Home?
Catholic teaching emphasizes the importance of a sacred and permanent resting place for all remains. If you’ve been holding cremated remains at home, this open house is the perfect time to explore dignified placement options that reflect your faith and preserve your loved one’s legacy for generations to come.
Why Preplan?
Planning ahead allows you to:
✅ Make decisions with clarity—not in crisis
✅ Ease emotional and financial burdens on your family
✅ Secure current pricing before future increases
✅ Choose a space that reflects your personal wishes
Our advisers are here to walk you through every step—no pressure, no obligations.

Final Open House Before November – No Appointment Needed
This is your last chance until fall to tour the grounds, meet with our team, and lock in current prices. Whether you're just starting to think about memorial planning or ready to make final decisions, we welcome you to visit, reflect, and explore the options available to you and your loved ones.
Join us May 17 and 18 at Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum. Let us help you take the next step in faith-filled planning and provide your family with the peace of mind they deserve.
About Us:
Holy Name Cemetery is one of several locations of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark. For over 175 years, the ministry of Catholic Cemeteries exists to meet the needs of individuals and families before, at the time of death, burial, and throughout bereavement. Learn about all our locations at www.rcancem.org.
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