Our Story
Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center is a Ministry of the Diocese of Sacramento.
History:
Calvary Cemetery, established and dedicated in 1953 by Bishop Robert Armstrong, is the second largest Catholic Cemetery of the Diocese of Sacramento. Located just off highway 80 and Greenback lane on Verner Avenue, Calvary Cemetery serves the greater Sacramento area’s Catholic and Christian communities. With the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains as a backdrop, the Calvary Cemetery features more than forty acres of rolling hills and green lawns. This magnificent landscape leads to the cemetery’s prominent feature—the altar shaped monument at the base of the large marble crucifix—known as Mount Calvary.
Services and Features:
Calvary Cemetery now offers immediate and advanced planning funeral services. The cemetery has recently added more than 1,000 burial sites. This extra space offers families a wider variety of options such as traditional upright monuments and ground and above ground burials, including family mausoleums, crypts, and niche columbarium. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is held every Saturday at 10:00 am to pray for the more than 14,000 faithfully departed souls buried here.
Living Our Mission:
As a Church-owned non-profit organization founded in faith, we are dedicated to providing education, support and resources during life's most difficult moments. We make every effort to enable you to achieve your final wishes while empowering families to make thoroughly informed decisions.
Following Our Faith:
As a ministry, we have been a vital part of community life since 1958. We continue to give back to the community, balancing the needs of families today with the needs of the community tomorrow. We are committed to providing assistance to families in need, and no family is ever turned away.
Why Plan Ahead:
Planning ahead is one of the most loving and responsible things you can do for your family. With the assistance of cfcs in planning for your family’s funeral and cemetery needs, you can ensure your wishes are met, avoid emotional overspending, and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones.
