Catholic Cemeteries is a ministry within the Catholic Church that reaches out to the faithful at times of personal loss. A bereaved family looks to their faith for religious support. The comforting presence of the Church is such a blessing throughout the grieving period.
Our theology of the human person emphasizes the sacredness of life. Therefore, it is only natural for those who share the Catholic faith in life to be buried in consecrated grounds as a reminder of the beauty of God's life as manifested in the lives of the individuals buried there.
No visitor can enter Holy Cross, Holy Sepulchre or Our Lady or Hope and not feel the reverence the Church expresses for the faithful departed.
The Archdiocese of Detroit is served by eight large cemeteries (listed below) and numerous parish cemeteries.
Visits to the cemetery are very personal times for you and your loved ones. We encourage you to use the Catholic Cemeteries to pray, reflect and meditate.
The Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) owns and operates Holy Cross, Holy Sepulchre and Our Lady of Hope Cemeteries. These cemeteries are under the supervision of the Director of Archdiocesan Cemeteries who maintains an office at Holy Sepulchure Cemetery.
The Mount Elliott Cemetery Association (MECA), is a Michigan corporation managed by a board of lay trustees. The general manager of this association maintains an office at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Franciscan Fathers Minor Conventual (FFMC) own and operate St. Hedwig Cemetery.
Mission Statement
The Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Detroit ministers daily to the faith community. The Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries, (holy Cross, Holy Sepulchre, Our Lady of Hope), are an extension of the Catholic Church which ministers to the faithful at significant moments in their lives – primarily the moment of death of a loved one. All services, available to the families and friends of the loved one, are designed to emulate the comfort and compassion of Jesus. Our ministries are rooted in a firm belief in the sacredness of human life.
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