The events run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both locations, situated just five miles apart. Attendees may tour the grounds without an appointment, though organizers suggest scheduling a time due to expected interest. Memorial Planning Advisors will be available to guide visitors through traditional burial, mausoleum entombment, and cremation options.
Archdiocese of Newark Cemeteries Host Open House Weekend in Bergen County
Families in Northwest Bergen County can explore two distinct final resting places on September 26 and 27, 2026, as the Archdiocese of Newark hosts concurrent open houses at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah and Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, both offering 48-month, zero-interest financing for pre-planning services.
Maryrest Cemetery, located at 770 Darlington Avenue, features a chapel mausoleum with stained-glass windows and marble crypts, alongside the state’s first Catholic natural burial section. In contrast, Christ the King Cemetery at 980 Huron Road offers a park-like landscape anchored by a bronze statue, featuring flat markers and a new cremorial section. Joseph Heckel, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries, noted that pre-planning serves as a practical gift to families, aligning with the reflection inherent in the ongoing Jubilee Year of Saint Francis. The 0% interest offer remains available through the weekend for those finalizing arrangements.
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