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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Added: 1 Jan 2000. Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 8038. Fax: (650) 994-8147Email: moreinfo@holycrosscemeteries.com Established in 1887 by the Archdiocese of San Francisco which operates three cemeteries.
Holy Cross Cemetery (Spanish: Cementerio de la Santa Cruz) is a Catholic cemetery in Colma, California, operated by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Established in 1887 on 300 acres (1.2 km 2 ), it is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in California .
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The foundation for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery began when Mt. Calvary Cemetery in San Francisco was nearing capacity. Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan looked south of the city in the 1880’s to remedy the need for more burial space.
- 1500 Mission Rd, Colma, 94014, CA
- (650) 756-2060
About. Our History As the oldest and largest Cemetery in "the city of cemeteries," Colma, California, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is rich in California history. This historical legacy translates into the important values of tradition, experience, stability and trust.
Holy Cross Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery at 5835 West Slauson Avenue in Culver City, California, operated by the Los Angeles Archdiocese . It is partially in the Culver City city limits. [1] Interior of the Cemetery as of July 2021. Opened in 1939, Holy Cross comprises 200 acres (81 ha). [2] .
Each of our cemeteries has its own fascinating history; all hold stories of great lives in our history, our communities and our families. Working closely with parishes throughout the Archdiocese, Catholic Cemeteries are the modern version of parish cemeteries.
Holy Cross Cemetery was consecrated in 1993. It was constructed in order to meet the needs of the population on the east side of the Columbus metropolitan area.
