From its humble beginnings on May 24, 1851, when 215 original members incorporated the Catholic Cemetery Society in Dorchester, the Association is still performing the task it was mandated to do – provide a final resting place for our departed and beloved dead. Started in one small Cemetery in Dorchester, the Association now maintains four non-sectarian cemeteries in Boston.
We are a member of The Massachusetts and The New England Cemetery Associations
Please Note:
Our 2 cemetery offices, Mt. Benedict and Mt. Calvary will be closed to the public.
The cemetery grounds will be open for visitation during normal hours 7 days a week.
Mount Benedict gates: 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Mount Calvary – New Calvary gates: 7:30am to 4:00pm.
St. Mary’s will be closed and may be visited with 48 hours notice.
We will not be accepting payments in cash for services and time payments until further notice. Personal checks, bank checks and money orders made payable to “The Boston Catholic Cemetery Association” will be accepted. Credit cards will also be accepted for grave sales and funeral services but not time payments.
Funeral services will still be scheduled as in the past with some limitations.
Website address: www.BostonCemetery.org
Email address: info@bcca.comcastbiz.net
Grave lookup link: https://search.bostoncemetery.com/
Maps: http://www.bostoncemetery.com/maps/
Funeral Protocols:
All funeral processions will be greeted at the main entrance of the cemetery where the service is scheduled.
As health officials have indicated, one way to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus is through limiting public gatherings. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or are feeling unwell, please stay home. This will not only speed your recovery but prevent spreading the illness and protect those in high-risk groups.
If you are experiencing a cough, fever, or shortness of breath, we encourage you to not attend funeral services or to visit our cemeteries.
Please know that we are here to work with our families and funeral directors to make the process as normal as possible. Our sympathies are with those that have not only lost a loved one but must endure the demands placed on us all by the current health crisis.
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Indigent Burial Space Available
at Mt. Benedict Cemetery
(Proper documentation required)
(Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm)
New Calvary Cemetery 617-296-2339
Mount Benedict Cemetery 617-323-8389