Celebrate Life With Us

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Celebrate Life With Us

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Our Mission

The Catholic cemeteries of the Diocese of Grand Rapids are called to bury our loved ones in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. We dedicate ourselves to the sacred religious function of the burial of our dead. We are committed to prayer and devotion for our deceased brothers and sisters. We proclaim through our words, work and example, the sacredness of the human body, belief in the resurrection of the body and everlasting life.
St. Andrews Shrine

Important dates to remember

Next week we start fall cleanup. Below are important dates to remember.

October 15th – Vases must be inverted within the bronze memorial or base and all metal baskets must be removed. Please note that inverting the vases prevents freezing, breaking, and/or damage caused by the Michigan weather elements.

November 15th – At Holy Cross only, Christmas Wreaths and Crosses can be put out.

December 1st – At Resurrection, Christmas Wreaths may go out. Please note, all wreaths must be on a tripod stand. We strongly encourage zip ties.

December 1st through March 31st – Christmas wreaths (and only wreaths) are permitted. Neither grave blankets nor florist cones may be used as they cannot be seen under the snow and become a hazard. They also ruin the grass and become nesting areas for small rodents.

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Take a Virtual Tour of the Grounds

We have five lovely cemeteries that you can tour any time during the day. Please stop by and visit.