Trust the Catholic Tradition at Calvary

The first cemetery to be established off the island of Manhattan, Calvary Cemetery remains the largest and oldest of the four active Archdiocesan cemeteries. In 1845, the Trustees of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral purchased a cemetery and the 115 acres that came with it from the Alsop Family Farm. A true testament to the value of a Catholic burial, the burial ground has since grown an additional 250 acres.
The land at Calvary Cemetery has been completely developed over the years to offer a variety of plot sizes and locations. Sub-divided into 71 sections, the cemetery has both single and double graves to accommodate the final requests of lot-holders. The larger plots can display monuments and statues in memory of the deceased in the tradition of Catholicism. The cemetery’s four major divisions are known commonly as Old or First, Second, Third and Fourth and are known formally as the Divisions of St. Callixtus, St. Agnes, St. Sebastian and St. Domitilla, respectively.
Calvary Cemetery is home to a gorgeous cemetery chapel, located in First Calvary. Bas-relief carvings are prominently displayed over the several entrances and the chapel is crowned with a granite statue of the Sacred Heart. The uniquely designed limestone building was blessed by Archbishop John Farley in November of 1908, and has served as the source of prayers for over 1,750,000 individuals who have been buried at Calvary since. Mass is regularly celebrated at the chapel for all those who have come to their final resting place at Calvary Cemetery.
Trust Calvary Cemetery for the burial of your loved ones and rely on the Catholic heritage and history for a satisfactory experience. Other Archdiocesan cemeteries include Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Westchester, New York, Ascension Cemetery in Airmont, New York and Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island.
Calvary Cemetery is located at 49-02 Laurel Hill Boulevard in Woodside. For more information, call 718-786-8000.