Catholic Cemeteries are an extension of our parishes; a place for prayer, reflection, hope and remembrance. The cemetery is a vital part of Catholic life; expressing our faith, from conception to our natural end, reverence and respect for sacred burial on consecrated grounds.

We bury the dead with dignity and respect in the Catholic Tradition; we comfort the living with compassion and concern; and we provide sacred space for remembering.

It is the Church’s ancient tradition that Catholics be buried in Holy Ground. A Catholic cemetery reflects in death the community of faith that the deceased shared in life. The Catholic cemetery is a place where the faithful express their belief in the Communion of Saints and offer prayers on behalf of the departed.

Our cemeteries offer various placement options for the deceased. Family, friends, and community members are given a peaceful, comforting place to honour the ones they love.

The Cemetery is open every day of the year, including holidays, for visiting. The gates are open at 8:30 am each day and are closed and locked at dusk.

April to October - No artificial flowers on graves.
Flower containers are provided April to October.

Please do not put large potted baskets or plants on graves. The cemetery is not responsible for stolen or broken plants.

November to March - Artificial flowers or wreaths may be used.
Ornamentation, candles and lights are NOT PERMITTED on graves.

We offer some uniquely Catholic services:

Remembrance Program - At Gardens of Gethsemani our remembrance program is our monthly Memorial mass which is held on the last Sunday of each month at 2:30pm in the Evangelist Chapel on site. We remember those who have passed away during that month and all who have left this world with the hope of the resurrection.

Mother's Day Mass - held at 2:30pm on Mother's Day to honour and remember the influential women in our lives.

Father's Day Mass - held at 2:30pm on Father's Day to honour and remember our Fathers.

Hallowtide Candlelight Vigil - October 31st, November 1st and November 2nd are colloquially (not officially) called "Hallowtide” or the “Days of the Dead” because this is typically the season that the faithful pray for and remember those who’ve left this world. Hallowtide begins the Triduum on Hallows Eve, October 31st, with the start of the Candlelight Vigil. The candles will remain lit throughout the cemetery through All Saints' Day, and All Souls Day. Be a part of this special event in which we embrace and celebrate the memory of the departed. Join us in prayer, light a candle or come experience the majesty of our cemetery grounds in the soft candlelit glow.

Remembrance Day - November 11th - Mass at 10am with a procession led by the Knights of Columbus to our Cenotaph.

For more events visit our Events Page.