Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
established 1882
2650 Madden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95116
Phone: 408-258-2940
Fax: 408-258-5614
cemeteryinfo@dsj.org
VISITING HOURS
Cemetery Grounds and Mausoleums
Cemetery grounds are open every day of the year. Parking is available along all paved roads in the cemetery, except where otherwise posted.
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (November through February)
OFFICE HOURS
Appointments
To avoid unnecessary waiting, please telephone for an appointment before coming to the cemetery office; whether making funeral arrangements, pre-need arrangements, or selecting a memorial.
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: Office Closed
BURIAL HOURS
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (additional fees will apply)
Sunday: No burials
HISTORY & FACILITIES
Calvary Catholic Cemetery performed its first burial on November 17, 1882. Over the past 125+ years, more than 23,000 people have been interred in this religious cemetery. Today, Calvary averages about 265 burials per year. The entire cemetery is over 16 acres, with over 1 � acres remaining to be developed. It is estimated that the cemetery will continue to be fully operational for the next twenty years. Calvary Catholic Cemetery mainly serves the needs of the Catholic community of the greater San Jose area.
Over the past 125 years, Calvary has cultivated a unique history, rooted in the diversity of San Jose. Calvary is home to some rich characters from the "valley of heart's delight." Some notable figures from San Jose's past are buried at Calvary. Those better-known names include Louis Pellier, members of the Alviso, Bernal, and Berryessa families; as well as members of the Auzerais, Mirassou, Alameda, Tully, and McGlaughlin clans. Sixteen Union veterans of the Civil War and hundreds of Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces are also interred at Calvary.
Calvary Catholic Cemetery offers a variety of burial locations, including spaces for cremated remains, indoor and outdoor crypts, and in-ground burial for individuals, couples, and families. Our non-commissioned staff is committed to serving you with dignity and care. Cemetery Family Service Counselors are available six days a week to help you make arrangements when a death occurs or to assist you with planning in advance for your own services.
We offer affordable pricing with flexible payment plans to meet your needs. We invite you to visit Calvary Catholic Cemetery to learn more about burial options and pricing.
STAFF
Meet our staff members here.
CEMETERY MAPS AND PRICING OPTIONS
See maps and pricing options for Calvary Cemetery here.
CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS
Learn about the cemetery rules & regulations, types of Committals and Flower Schedule here.
How do you want to be remembered?
Learn about different burial options.
Do you have questions about end-of-life or bereavement?
What people are saying about us
"What a great staff you have at Calvary! They spent a lot of time and went out of their way to help me find (a family member) buried a long time ago."
- Bill Mitchell (visitor)
