Catholic Cemeteries holds fall open houses starting with Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum
Explore exquisite new crypts, niches, and liturgical artwork to memorialize the lives of your loved ones.
Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum in East Hanover invites families to an open house weekend on Sept. 14 and 15. During this weekend, visitors can witness the magnificent new addition, the Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection.
This new structure features elegant marble crypts, glass and marble cremation niches, and a new chapel section dedicated to cremations. The chapel also showcases several stunning works of liturgical art, including a two-story mosaic of Jesus Christ crafted by Mellini Art Glass & Mosaics U.S., an art studio based in Florence, Italy.
Inspired by the magnificent stained-glass window of the Resurrection in the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas, a team of 10 artisans worked for over a year, choosing tiles from over 1,800 tones of color, and utilizing a technique of mosaic creation from the time of the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo.
The Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection also features a stained-glass window titled “The Peacemakers,” inspired by the Sermon on the Mount, and features Christ with his 12 apostles. The window was saved from the former Sacred Heart Church in Vailsburg and was installed on the second floor in the new cremation chapel on the opposite side of the mosaic.
The Peacemaker Chapel also features statues of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Claire of Assisi, two saints well-known for being peacemakers, created by Demetz Art Studio. The life-size wooden statue of St. Francis features him holding a dove, a known symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit. The figure of St. Clare features her holding a ciborium.
Are You Keeping Cremated Remains In Your Home? Give Your Loved Ones A Dignified Resting Place.
For Catholics, the cremated remains of loved ones deserve a truly sacred resting space. Entrusting the cremains to a chapel, mausoleum, or cemetery offers a meaningful place for remembrance and prayer for current and future generations. You can rest assured that your loved ones will be in a place of utmost respect and reverence. Learn more about our offerings by attending our open house or visiting www.rcancem.org/cremation.
Join an open-house event
The open house weekend is a perfect time to make the best decisions for the future without the added stress and confusion during grief. Learn more about Catholic Cemeteries at www.rcancem.org.
Sept. 14 & 15 – GATE OF HEAVEN
Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum 225 Ridgedale Ave.
East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Morris County)
www.GateofHeavenCemetery.org
Sept. 28 & 29 – MARYREST
Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum 770 Darlington Ave.
Mahwah, NJ 07430 (Bergen County)
www.MaryrestCemetery.org
Sept. 28 & 29 – CHRIST THE KING
Christ The King Cemetery 980 Huron Rd.
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (Bergen County)
www.ChristTheKingCemetery.org
Oct. 12 & 13 – HOLY CROSS
Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum 340 Ridge Rd.
North Arlington, NJ 07031 (Bergen County)
www.HolyCross-Cemetery.org
Oct. 26 & 27 – SAINT GERTRUDE
St. Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum 53 Inman Ave.
Colonia, NJ 07067 (Middlesex County)
www.SaintGertrudeCemetery.org
Nov. 9 & 10 – HOLY NAME
Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum 823 West Side Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Hudson)
www.HolyNameCemetery.org
