Burial Options
Sacred Columbarium Spaces at Calvary Cemetery
A Dignified Catholic Option for Cremation in Rochester, MN
Calvary Cemetery offers columbarium spaces nestled within our peaceful, consecrated grounds, offering a beautiful setting for prayer, reflection, and remembrance for families choosing cremation. In accordance with catholic teaching, we provide a reverent place for the permanent interment of cremated remains—preserving the dignity of the body and affirming our belief in the resurrection.
Our columbarium is nestled within our peaceful, consecrated grounds, offering a beautiful setting for prayer, reflection, and remembrance. Each niche is constructed with care and designed to honor the memory of your loved one within a spiritual context.
In Keeping with Catholic Traditions
Families often choose between casket burial and cremation as their primary burial tradition, a decision influenced by their faith and the traditions of the Catholic Church. For those who opt for cremation, the cremated remains can be interred in a plot within the cemetery, much like a casket, or they can be securely placed in a niche within our above-ground community columbarium.
While the Catholic Church once discouraged cremation, it is now permitted, provided the remains are treated with the same reverence given to the body. Ashes must be interred—not scattered or kept at home—and a columbarium provides an ideal, Church-approved solution.
At Calvary Cemetery, each columbarium niche is:
- Located in blessed, consecrated space
- Designed for single or companion interment
- Marked with customizable, respectful memorial plaques
- Maintained with perpetual care under the same standards as our burial plots
Why Choose a Columbarium?
Faith-Aligned
Fully adheres to Catholic doctrine and dignity.
Permanent & Peaceful
Offers a sacred, visible place for family and friends to visit.
Cost-Effective
A more economical alternative to traditional burial, while remaining reverent
Legacy-Driven
Allows generations to honor and remember within a sacred setting.
How to Purchase a Columbarium Niche
If you are interested in purchasing one of our burial options, please click the button below and complete our online form.