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Established in 1887 by the Archdiocese of San Francisco which operates three cemeteries. The 1919 Spanish Influenza Epidemic filled several sections of Holy Cross. Approximately 40,000 of the completely removed San Francisco's Calvary Cemetery remains were moved here over a span of many years. There is an estimated 40,000. Most all of the burial locations at Holy Cross are computerized at this time.

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery works hard to show its dedicated, compassionate, and reverent service to the deceased. They have a mission of ministry, offering hope and consolation through shared beliefs of Resurrection. The cemetery grounds are available to all Catholics, practicing and non-practicing. The cemetery aims to celebrate the stories of life, bonds of love, and faith traditions. The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery team believes that bodies should be treated with the utmost respect even after death. So when you choose this cemetery, know that your loved one will be in good hands. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a traditional Catholic cemetery. You can find permanent memorialization options for burial and cremated remains. Imagine the best place where your loved one can be laid to rest. You will find several options for burial plots, monuments, memorials, niches, columbariums, headstones, and more. Once you have chosen how your loved one will be laid to rest, you can decide on a graveside ceremony or committal service. Include traditions and honoring practices in your ceremony, such as veteran services, military honors, Catholic traditions, and more. Prepare for the unexpected by partaking in pre-planning services for cemetery needs. You can research the many decisions that need to be made, including benchmarkers, chapel services, garden crypts, family heritage lots, urns, veterans graves, and memorial trees. Instead of putting the stress of planning on your family after a death, you can make all the decisions beforehand. You can even prepay to save your family money. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a staple in the communities of San Francisco, Daly City, Pacifica, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Menlo Park, and Half Moon Bay. The staff of ground-keepers and gravediggers work hard to keep the place top-notch and comfortable for all visitors. They even provide comfort to those visiting during sensitive times. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located at 1500 Mission Rd Colma, CA 94014.