Explore Holy Cross Cemetery's New Mausoleums Before April 13 Price Increase

Free Open House Weekend Offers Savings and a Message of Hope

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:36am

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An abstract, out-of-focus scene depicting the soft, warm glow of an indoor chapel, conveying a sense of reverence and tranquility.The newly opened Chapel Mausoleum of Our Lady at Holy Cross Cemetery offers a sacred setting for families to plan ahead with peace of mind.North Arlington Today

Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum in North Arlington, New Jersey is hosting a free Open House Weekend on April 11-12 to showcase its newly developed mausoleums, the Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit and the Chapel Mausoleum of Our Lady. Families can tour the facilities, meet with Memorial Planning Advisors, and lock in 2025 pricing before a scheduled increase on April 13.

Why it matters

As Catholics prepare to celebrate Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Holy Cross is reminding families of the importance of honoring the bodies of their loved ones and planning ahead with peace of mind. With the original mausoleum now 96% full, the new mausoleums offer an opportunity for families to secure their final resting place.

The details

The Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit features natural light, open-air elegance, and skylights, offering some of the ministry's most affordable pre-planning options. The Chapel Mausoleum of Our Lady is a premium indoor sanctuary with stained-glass windows and a mosaic inspired by the Assumption of Mary. Holy Cross also offers a pre-planning video series hosted by Father Barone, Chaplain of Holy Cross Cemetery, to guide families through the memorialization process.

  • The free Open House Weekend will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Pricing for the new mausoleums will increase on April 13

The players

Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum

A Catholic cemetery and mausoleum located in North Arlington, New Jersey, part of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark.

Father Michael Barone

The Chaplain of Holy Cross Cemetery who hosts a pre-planning video series to guide families through the memorialization process.

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What they’re saying

“There is no greater gift you can give your family than peace of mind. Planning ahead isn't about dwelling on loss. It's about protecting the ones you love.”

— Father Michael Barone, Chaplain of Holy Cross Cemetery

What’s next

Families interested in attending the Open House Weekend can RSVP at rcancem.org/open-house/holy-cross. The pre-planning video series hosted by Father Barone is available at rcancem.org/pre-plan.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of pre-planning and honoring the bodies of our loved ones, especially during the Easter season when Catholics celebrate the Resurrection. By offering new mausoleum options and guidance, Holy Cross Cemetery is providing families with the opportunity to plan ahead with peace of mind.