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St. Joseph Cemetery, established on January 22, 1849, holds the distinction of being Cleveland’s oldest Catholic cemetery. Founded by Bishop Louis Amadeus Rappe, it was created to serve the city’s growing population of Irish and German Catholic immigrants. Prior to its establishment, many Catholic burials took place at Erie Street Cemetery, with several later reinterred at St. Joseph to ensure a dedicated resting place aligned with Catholic traditions.
Explore all the choices available to you at the Catholic Cemeteries Association.
Explore various memorialization options, allowing for either in-ground burial of full-body or cremated remains.
Our decoration guidelines ensures all places of burial remain respectful and beautiful.
Pre-planning seminars are offered throughout the year at a variety of locations. Find one near you today!
A simple, step-by-step guide for families and staff to prepare and organize a cremation burial.
There are some steps you must take following the death of a loved one.
This monthly newsletter is packed with relevant cemetery, bereavement, and pre-planning information.
