Mission & Ministry

In the Funeral Liturgy, these words are often prayed “Lord for your faithful people life is changed, not ended.”
It is in this light, the light of faith that we look at funeral and burial plans. To consider these decisions is an act of hope that the promise made to us by the Lord in Baptism will be fulfilled. By prearranging these very important decisions you are assured that your wishes for a Catholic funeral mass and Catholic burial will be known.

The Catholic funeral provides courage and comfort for those mourning the death of a loved one. The Mass of Christian Burial especially expresses our faith in Jesus’ victory over death and our personal share in the resurrection. It does so through prayers and blessings, through scripture readings and song, through rituals and symbols. The more a family actively plans the ceremony, the more they are able to participate in the ceremony itself and the deeper will be the consolation and strength they experience.

Speak to your pastor to discuss your celebration and ask him to recommend a Catholic funeral home in your area. If you are uncertain of the parish you belong to, please call Edmonton Catholic Cemeteries for assistance.

It is only natural that those who share the same faith in life wish to carry on that sense of community in death. Therefore, the final expression of our faith as Catholics is the blessed and sacred burial in a Catholic cemetery. A Catholic cemetery is also a visible sign of our belief in the resurrection, which demonstrates the unity of the living and the dead. Within this sacred environment, the love of Christ is manifested for all to see.

  For various reasons it is not always possible to be buried in a Catholic cemetery. In these cases the Catholic Funeral Ritual allows for the blessing of the grave no matter its location.

Edmonton Catholic Cemeteries provides counselors to help you make decisions best suited to your family’s needs. Prearranging these matters relieves your family of the burden of making such decisions during an emotional time.


Contact Us for Information Regarding:

  • Rite of Christian Burial
  • Catholics and cremation
  • Prearranging funeral or burial plans
  • Catholic cemetery locations

Our Locations
 
What's New

THE MAUSOLEUM HAS RE-OPENED NOW TO VISITORS

As we are now in Stage 2 of the Provincial roll out "Open for Summer" plan, the Mausoleum is open again to visitors.  Masks and distancing from those outside...

Canada Day - Thursday, July 1, 2021

A friendly reminder that the ECC Office & Mausoleum will be closed on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Office is open by appointment only

Our office is open by appointment only in order to protect the health and safety of our clients and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. To book an appointment...

CANCELLED: Monthly Masses and the Monthly Rosary

Until further notice, we will not be hosting our Monthly Masses or the Monthly Rosary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation changes, we will...

We have now moved!

We are now in our new administration building just north of the Mausoleum.  Please follow the yellow directional signs to come see us in the new office...

Driving directions to Our Lady of Peace Cemetery

Please click the link for a map with directions to the cemetery: OLP driving directions.pdf

We offer Urns for our families

Your Catholic Cemeteries are proud to offer urns as part of the products offered to our families.  We've partnered with a Canadian company to provide a...

Marker and Monument Purchases

Families wishing to purchase a marker or upright monument are invited to call our office to set up an appointment to discuss, choose and order their memorial...