Holy Sepulchre & Ascension Garden Cemeteries

Holy Sepulchre & Ascension Garden Cemeteries Holy Sepulchre & Ascension Garden Cemeteries: serving the Rochester community for over 150 years.

Devoted to the belief in the Rite of Christian Burial is represented in the peaceful and prayerful settings at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery & Ascension Garden. The garden-like environments at Holy Sepulchre & Ascension Garden offer, location convenience for families and friends as well as natural beauty and Christian beliefs to celebrate life everlasting. We have dedicated sections for 1st Responders,

all branches of the military and for those who have worked in the church. Our mausoleums offer many rooms dedicated to many of the Saints that we devotedly prayer to each day.You are invited to call or visit us and learn more about continuing your family’s faith-based traditions or beginning new ones.

In honor of Labor Day, our offices will be closed tomorrow. The gates will be open during normal hours for visitation. ...
09/06/2026

In honor of Labor Day, our offices will be closed tomorrow. The gates will be open during normal hours for visitation.

One week until our Annual Butterfly Release Ceremonies. Saturday, September 12, 2026- Ascension Garden Cemetery at 10:00...
09/05/2026

One week until our Annual Butterfly Release Ceremonies.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

- Ascension Garden Cemetery at 10:00 am
- Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 2:00 pm

Both will be held in the First Responders section of each cemetery respectively.

These short outdoor ceremonies begin promptly at the scheduled times in the First Responders sections of each cemetery. Please allow extra time to park and walk to the event location. Please note that both events will be held outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, please visit our website for the latest event updates and any schedule changes.

All are welcome! No RSVP required.

Take delight in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart.-Psalm 37:4
09/03/2026

Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

-Psalm 37:4

In the Catholic tradition, we believe death is not the end. Our faith reminds us that, through Christ, we are called to ...
09/02/2026

In the Catholic tradition, we believe death is not the end. Our faith reminds us that, through Christ, we are called to the hope of eternal life.

The butterfly offers a beautiful reflection of that hope. Its transformation can remind us of the promise of new life and the resurrection, a gentle symbol of the faith we hold when we entrust our loved ones to God.

This month, we invite you to join us for our annual Butterfly Release, a special opportunity to pause, remember those we love, and surround one another with prayer and hope.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 AM — Ascension Garden Cemetery
2:00 PM — Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
First Responders Section at each cemetery

Together, we’ll honor those who have gone before us and give thanks for the love that continues to connect us.

May we find comfort in our faith, strength in one another, and hope in Christ.

Note: These short ceremonies begin promptly at their scheduled times. Please allow extra time to park and walk to the First Responders section. Both events will be held outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, please visit our website for updates or schedule changes.

Learn about Pre-Planning Myths.Give your family the gift of clarity. Start the conversation this week.
09/01/2026

Learn about Pre-Planning Myths.

Give your family the gift of clarity. Start the conversation this week.

The St. Bernard’s section at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a part of our community’s enduring story of faith, family, and t...
08/31/2026

The St. Bernard’s section at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a part of our community’s enduring story of faith, family, and tradition.

For generations, Catholic families have entrusted their loved ones to our care, creating a sacred landscape where memories are preserved and faith continues to be passed down.

As we walk among these resting places, we are reminded of the lives, families, and stories that came before us, and the promise of eternal life that lies at the heart of our Catholic faith.

This week, take a moment to remember someone who helped shape the person you are today.Offer a prayer for them.Give than...
08/30/2026

This week, take a moment to remember someone who helped shape the person you are today.

Offer a prayer for them.
Give thanks for their life.
Carry one of their lessons forward.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

At Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, the Pieta offers a quiet place to pause, pray, and reflect.In Mary’s sorrow, we are reminded...
08/29/2026

At Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, the Pieta offers a quiet place to pause, pray, and reflect.

In Mary’s sorrow, we are reminded of the depth of a mother’s love and in Christ’s sacrifice, of the hope we hold through faith.

May this sacred image remind us that even in our deepest grief, we are never alone. Mary understands our sorrow, and Christ walks with us through every season of life.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4

We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.-Romans 8...
08/27/2026

We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

-Romans 8:28

We will be hosting two special butterfly events on Saturday, September 12, 2026.The first event will be hosted at Ascens...
08/26/2026

We will be hosting two special butterfly events on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The first event will be hosted at Ascension Garden Cemetery at 10:00 am. The second, will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Both will be held in the First Responders section of each cemetery respectively.

These short outdoor ceremonies begin promptly at the scheduled times in the First Responders sections of each cemetery. Please allow extra time to park and walk to the event location. Please note that both events will be held outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, please visit our website for the latest event updates and any schedule changes.

No RSVP required. All are invited! We hope you and your family will join us for this special tradition.

Address

2461 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY
14612

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15854584110

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