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Gethsemane Cemetery

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Gethsemane Cemetery

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Gethsemane Cemetery, located on Kutztown Road, Laureldale, has been the final resting place for Catholics and their families since 1895. Church, Gethsemane Cemetery strives to offer our families choice and flexibility, coupled with unmatched service and care within a well maintained landscape, while preserving the dignity and identity of the Catholic Cemetery.

10/27/2026

💧 Seasonal Water Shut-Off Notice 💧

As the colder weather approaches, we will be shutting off the water throughout Gethsemane Cemetery and St. Mary's Cemetery for the season to prevent freezing. The shut-off will be effective on Monday, November 2nd. Thank you for your understanding!

10/12/2026

📣 GOOD NEWS! Our Open House discounts Have Been EXTENDED Through October! 🎉

Didn’t get a chance to stop by our Open House? There’s still time to take advantage of our special savings!

For the rest of October, we’re extending our 10% Open House promotion to give you another opportunity to plan ahead, explore your options, and lock in today’s pricing before our prices increase.

✨ October is your last chance to take advantage of our current pricing! Don’t miss this opportunity to make thoughtful decisions for yourself and your family while saving money in the process.

📞 Contact Gethsemane Cemetery today to schedule your appointment and learn more about our preplanning options.

Planning ahead is a gift of peace of mind for you and the ones you love. ❤️

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10/09/2026

💗 Honoring, Remembering & Standing Together 💗

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our pink bench and remembrance banner are on display at Gethsemane Cemetery as a reminder of the strength, courage, and love that connect us all. 🎀

We invite you to stop by, sign our banner, and leave a special message in honor of someone you know who has battled breast cancer. Whether you’re remembering a loved one, honoring a survivor, or showing support for someone still fighting, your words can be a beautiful reminder that no one is alone. 💕

While you’re here, please take a pink pinwheel as a symbol of hope, remembrance, and support for everyone affected by breast cancer.

Together, we remember those we’ve lost, honor those who have fought, and stand beside those who continue to fight. 🌸

10/08/2026

🏡 IT’S THIS WEEKEND! 🌿

Have you been meaning to take care of your final arrangements but keep putting off the conversation?

Now is the perfect time to stop by our Open House!

Come tour our cemetery, explore your options, ask questions, and learn how preplanning can bring peace of mind for you and your family. ❤️

✨ Take advantage of 10% off select preplanning arrangements along with our last chance pricing before costs increase!

📅 Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11
🕐 12:00-4:00pm
📍 Gethsemane Cemetery

We’d love to see you this weekend! Come take a look, ask questions, and see what preplanning can look like for you. 🌿

09/30/2026

🎙️ We’re on the air!

Assistant Director Jackie Grauert, Family Service Advisor Mike Hoffmaster and Grounds Keeper Perry Loose, had the opportunity to sit down with Dan Holzman at WEEU for a great conversation about Gethsemane Cemetery, preplanning, cremation, and the importance of making thoughtful decisions before they’re needed.

We’re always grateful for the chance to share what we do and help our community better understand the many choices available to families. ❤️

🎧 Take a listen to our radio segment below! We hope you’ll give it a listen and learn something new along the way!

🔗 https://feedback.transistor.fm/episodes/feedback-with-dan-holzman-september-30-2026

09/29/2026

🏡 Come See Us at Our Open House! 🌿

Thinking about preplanning? Our Open House is a great opportunity to stop by, ask questions, and take a closer look at the options available for you and your family.

There’s no pressure! Just friendly faces, helpful information, and a chance to take that first step toward making future decisions a little easier. ❤️

📅 October 10 & 11
🕐 12:00-4:00pm
📍 Gethsemane Cemetery

We’d love to see you! Stop in, say hello, and let us help you discover what preplanning can mean for you and your family.

09/11/2026

We are lucky to share our beautiful cemetery with some very special wildlife! These visitors are a wonderful reminder that our cemetery is full of life, beauty and peace. 🦌🌿🐦‍⬛🤍

09/09/2026

🌿🍂Maybe you’ve thought about planning ahead but the time never seemed quite right. Perhaps now is the right time to start the conversation. Today, there are more choices than ever. From traditional burial and cremation memorialization to natural burial, you can explore your options, ask questions and discover what feels right for you and your family.

Planning ahead is also a gift to those you love. It allows you to make you wishes known, choose what matters most to you and spare your family from having to make difficult decisions later.

Join us for a special Open House at Gethsemane Cemetery and discover the many way you can create a permanent place of remembrance for yourself and those you love.

🗓 October 10th & 11th
🕐 12:00-4:00pm
📍Gethsemane Cemetery

Everyone deserves a place to be remembered, a place where family and friends can visit, reflect share memories and remain connected for generations.

08/26/2026

🎄🇺🇸 Have you sponsored a wreath for our veterans yet?

This holiday season, help us honor the brave men and women who served our country by sponsoring a wreath through **Wreaths Across America**. Each wreath placed on a veteran’s grave is a meaningful reminder that their service, sacrifice, and legacy will never be forgotten.

**Sponsor a wreath. Remember a hero. Honor their service.**

Help us reach our goal and make sure our veterans are remembered this Christmas. 🇺🇸

Have you sponsored yours yet?

Follow the link to sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran grave on Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday December 19th!
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/PA0893

08/24/2026

“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” Genesis 9:13 ✝️

What a beautiful morning at Gethsemane Cemetery 🌈

Address

3139 Kutztown Road
Reading, PA
19605

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 11am

Telephone

+16109292613

Website

http://www.gethcem.com/, http://www.gethcem.com/contact.asp, http://www.gethcem.com/Newsletter.asp

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