Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Menlo Park

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Menlo Park Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Menlo Park The surrounding communities had utilized the cemetery since the late 1860's.

Established in 1872, the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord located on Oak Grove Avenue near Middlefield Road acquired the town cemetery in 1883 and named it Holy Cross Cemetery. Archbishop William Patrick Riordan journeyed to Menlo Park that same year to consecrate the burial grounds in this churchyard cemetery. Holy Cross of Menlo Park was fully established and serving Roman Catholic families fo

ur years prior to the first burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. The initial layout and landscaping of Holy Cross was undertaken by world-renowned landscaper, Michael Lynch. His local projects included many of the grand residences of that era along with large portions of Stanford University. In 1953, officials with Stanford University required the relocation of burials at the site of the first St. Denis Catholic Church to make way for the development of the linear accelerator. Many of these reinterments occurred at Holy Cross Cemetery on Santa Cruz Avenue. A historical marker that tells this story can be seen upon entering the cemetery by way of the main gate. At the present time the cemetery continues to serve Catholic families in the southern portion of San Mateo County. Recent years have seen as many as 100 burials per year and the current interment register includes in excess of 5400 names. Many of these family names tell the story of the early years on this part of the Peninsula.

Thanks to all who joined us today for our Memorial Day Mass!
05/27/2024

Thanks to all who joined us today for our Memorial Day Mass!

Please join us for our annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 27th at 11am.  Mass is offered for all those who have giv...
05/22/2024

Please join us for our annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 27th at 11am. Mass is offered for all those who have given their lives in service to our country and for all those interred in our Catholic Cemeteries. A light reception follows Mass. Our thanks to St. Raymond and St. Francis of Assisi parish families for participating in our annual tradition!

Thank you, William!  🙏🏼
02/09/2024

Thank you, William! 🙏🏼

We are honored to care for families like yours, William. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your father, and thank you for taking the time to leave your kind words.

Thank you, Nancy! 🙏🏼
01/28/2024

Thank you, Nancy! 🙏🏼

Thank you for placing your trust in our dedicated team. It was an honor to serve you.

Address

1975 Santa Cruz Avenue
Menlo Park, CA
94025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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