Catholic Cemeteries Louisville

05/27/2026

Do you recognize this intersection? 🧐🧐

If you have ever entered Calvary Cemtery through the main gate, it may look familiar. This is the corner of Newburg Road and Shady Lane in 1953. If you were to turn left at the intersection, you would enter Calvary.

It is always interesting to see old photos of our surroundings and see how much has changed over the years.

Source: 4 x 5 in. b&w safety film negative in the Caufield & Shook Collection, University of Louisville Photographic Archives.

05/26/2026

Tomorrow is the last Wednesday of the month, which means it is time for the May Infant Prayer Service. The service will be held in Section 20 of Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 PM. If needed, the event will be moved to one of the chapels located in the office building in the event of rain.

The names of all of the infants buried during the month in any of the Archdiocesan Catholic cemeteries will be mentioned during the service. Any other name, whether the infant was buried in a prior month or in another cemetery, can also be mentioned at the request of the families or friends.

Please call our office if you would like to add an infant’s name to be prayed for.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 🎖️Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service.

American flags are permitted on the ground in our cemeteries until Sunday, May 31. Please use flags made of wood and cloth. Flags made of plastic or metal are not permitted.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day reminder: Potted plants are permitted from today to Sunday, May 31. Small American flags are also permitted during this time. Please be aware that flags must be made of wood and cloth. Metal or plastic flags are not permitted.

05/20/2026

We hope you are staying dry this afternoon.

📸credit: Marcello Pietrantoni (Grounds Department)

05/19/2026

Did you know that you can search burial records, submit your memories of deceased loved ones, and view cemetery maps on our website? 📜📓📝🗺️

Visit https://catholiccemeterieslouisville.org/locate-a-loved-one/ to search records for all four of our cemeteries!

05/15/2026

Today we wanted to feature Saint Louis Cemetery. Located off of Barret Avenue, this elegant 43-acre cemetery opened in 1867. It is surrounded by over a mile of limestone wall. Over 47,000 people have been laid to rest here.

Although limited, both casket and cremation graves are still available for purchase in this historic cemetery.

05/12/2026

Some early morning sun peeking through 🌞🌲☁️

📸credit: Marcello Pietrantoni (Grounds Department)

05/10/2026

We recognize that Mother's Day can be beautiful and difficult.

We invite you to come visit our cemeteries to reflect and honor the mothers, grandmothers, and all the women whose love we so dearly miss. 💐💕👩‍🍼

05/07/2026

Mother's Day Decoration Reminder!

Potted plants are permitted from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 17.

Please feel free to call our office if you have questions regarding any decoration/flower planting rules.

10/02/2024

https://catholiccemeterieslouisville.org/job-openings/

The Catholic Cemeteries office is seeking a Burial Coordinator. This is a 40 hour per week position and is responsible for the coordination of the daily burials for the four Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries. Job duties include carefully reviewing all interment requests to assure accuracy in completi...