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The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark meet the needs of individuals and families at the time of death, burial and throughout bereavement. “By setting aside a holy place of burial, we provide a fitting environment for full liturgical celebrations. Just as in life, we believe that in death the human body deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and dignity. We also foster a type of remembering that is enlightened by faith, and sees death as a bridge to the Communion of Saints. Our bonds with the believing are not broken by death,” explains Catholic Cemeteries Executive Director Andrew P. Schafer. Services offered by the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark are always seen as putting faith into action. Care for the burial needs of the Catholic community, Schafer stresses, “is a sacred trust.” Those who work for Catholic Cemeteries, he adds “must be committed to supporting a deepening faith in the families who experience a death.” In explaining the mission of his department, Schafer makes several points. “We will always put the needs of others first....our passionate caring and optimism challenges us in the pursuit of excellence and innovation.” Those who work for Catholic Cemeteries, he emphaized, “must believe that what we do is more than just a livelihood, it is a mission......trust, respect and dignity will guide our every action.” The sales coordinator, he goes on, “is considered to be a direct representative of the Archbishop....it is of utmost importance that the sales counselor exercise like-kind judgement in all situations and put no pressure on a family at the time of sale. The ultimate goal is to help the family get what they want while making the process as compassionate and stress free as possible.” Archdiocesan Cemeteries include Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia; Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah; Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover; Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and Saint Mary Cemetery, East Orange; Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes; Holy Name Cemetery and Saint Peter Cemetery, Jersey City; Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington; and Saint Andrew Cemetery, River Vale. Offices of Catholic Cemeteries are located in the Archdiocesan Center in Newark across the street from the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Administrative Office can be reached at (973)497-7981 and the Mausoleum Administrative Office at (973)497-7988. Click to return to:
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