Six locations will offer pre-planning guidance and 0% interest financing for 48 months from September through November.
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host its 2026 Fall Open House season from Sept. 12 through Nov. 8 at six cemeteries and mausoleums across Northern New Jersey. Families may meet one-on-one with Memorial Planning Advisors, explore traditional burial, mausoleum, and cremation options, and receive 0% interest financing for 48 months during each Open House weekend.
No appointment is necessary, and there is no obligation. Families may walk in during event hours or schedule in advance to discuss pre-planning, memorialization, and payment options.
The Fall Open House season coincides with the 2026 Special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis, marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi and offering families an opportunity to reflect on faith, hope in the Resurrection and the peace that can come from planning ahead.
“During this Year of Saint Francis, may the decisions we make today reflect our hope in the Resurrection and become a lasting gift of peace to those we love,” said Joseph Heckel, Executive Director, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark. “Pre-planning helps ensure that our wishes are known while relieving loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of loss.”
2026 Fall Open House Schedule
- Sept. 12–13 — Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover
- Sept. 26–27 — Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum, 770 Darlington Ave., Mahwah
- Sept. 26–27 — Christ the King Cemetery, 980 Huron Rd., Franklin Lakes
- Oct. 10–11 — Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Rd., North Arlington
- Oct. 24–25 — Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, 53 Inman Ave., Colonia
- Nov. 7–8 — Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City
All events run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Catholic Cemeteries provides traditional in-ground burial, mausoleum entombment, and cremation niche options rooted in Catholic teaching and tradition. Families may visit rcancem.org/open-house or email cemetery@rcan.org for information or to connect with a Memorial Planning Advisor.
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