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
Our 2 cemetery offices, Mt. Benedict and Mt. Calvary are open to the public. Mt. Calvary 8:30am to 3:00pm and Mt. Benedict from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
The cemetery grounds are open for visitation as listed below:
Mount Benedict gates: 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Mount Calvary – New Calvary gates: 7:30am to 4:00pm.
St. Mary’s – is closed. For visitation please call the Mt. Calvary office 48 hours before you wish to visit.
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.
A cemetery staff member will be there to greet you, collect paperwork and coordinate the process. If assistance is needed at the graveside our staff will remain in the area should there be a need of their service.
We request that the service attendees maintain a 15 foot distance from the grave while our staff prepares the graveside for the service.
We want to make the graveside service as normal as possible. We thank you for your help in advance.
When our staff has completed their work families will be able to visit the grave as normal.
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