Thank you Mayor Walsh
Thank you Mayor Walsh for recognizing the cemetery workers contributions during the Covid 19 pandemic. Today, Mayor Walsh closed his press conference by thanking a group of workers who have some of the toughest and most emotional jobs, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic: cemetery workers. Both historic and active cemeteries fall under Boston Parks and Recreation Department. “Cemetery workers are often the last to say goodbye to someone’s grandparent, parent, sibling, cousin, or friend. Sadly, they are also with the deceased in their final moments on this earth. Cemetery workers...
Read MoreGrave repair requests
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC WE ARE EXPERIENCING A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN OUR WORK LOAD DUE TO INCREASED BURIALS. OUR GROUNDS STAFF MUST MAKE FUNERALS THEIR PRIORITY SO IT WILL TAKE SIGNIFICANTLY LONGER TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR GRAVE MAINTENANCE. WE WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE REQUESTS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR...
Read MoreGates closing at 2pm on Monday 4/13/2020
There are many old trees in our cemeteries that may be a safety issue with the high wind warning. We are concerned for the safety of our staff and visitors. Due to that high wind warning we will be closing the gates at all our cemeteries today at 2pm....
Read MoreHAPPY EASTER!
Easter weekend our gates will be open from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Mount Benedict will close at 7pm. Our offices will close at noon on Good Friday and will be closed for the weekend. Funeral Services must arrive at our gates by 11:00am on Good Friday. Have a safe Easter Weekend! Please be reminded that our Memorial Day Masses have been cancelled for...
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY MASS CANCELLED
It is with great regret that we must announce the cancellation of our Annual Memorial Day Masses at Mount Benedict and New Calvary Cemetery for this year. We thank our families that have supported the Annual Masses for many years. Our concern for the safety of our families in the current pandemic crisis and the uncertainty of its duration has led to this decision. We hope to see you on Memorial Day in 2021. Please stay...
Read MoreSubstitute Restrooms
We recently had to close our offices at Mt. Benedict and Mt. Calvary Cemeteries due to Covid 19 Virus concerns. Unfortunately it included the public restrooms at those locations. While not an ideal solution, we are installing portable restrooms at those 2 locations to help visitors that require them. Thank you for your patience!...
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