March 23, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidelines

Scheduling A Funeral; Making Pre-arrangements

To fulfill our mission of burying the dead with dignity and comforting the living with compassion, Catholic Cemeteries is striving to do everything possible to help ensure that we meet the needs of our families during these challenging times. We appreciate your understanding, patience and observance of the guidelines Catholic Cemeteries has in place to address concerns related to COVID-19. The following guidelines have been implemented to protect the families we serve and our staff.

Planning In Advance:

Pre-need Arrangements – Catholic Cemeteries is offering a new service through which a Family Service Advisor can connect with you for a remote presentation via your cell phone, computer or tablet. We will send you a link that allows us to screen-share with you to review burial options and plans. You can see the options on your screen, and we can discuss them during this remote mobile presentation. It’s easy and convenient; no special equipment required – only your phone, computer or tablet.

Call 913-371-4040 to learn more.

When A Loved One Dies:

At-need (Immediate Need) Arrangements – During the COVID-19 emergency, Catholic Cemeteries is not maintaining regular office hours at any of our locations. In the event of the loss of a loved one or if death is imminent, please call 913-371-4040 to arrange an appointment with a Family Service Advisor. The Advisor will meet with up to two asymptomatic family representatives to assist with burial arrangements.

At The Time Of The Funeral:

• In compliance with guidelines provided by the Bishops of Kansas, effective March 17, 2020 and until further notice, all funerals in Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas must be limited to immediate family members who are asymptomatic only.
• Social distancing (six feet) should be observed by all attendees and staff.
• We do not have any occupancy or attendance restrictions. However, masks must be worn whenever social distancing cannot be maintained regardless of whether we are inside or outside.
• To observe the social distance of six feet, the field staff will not be available to assist as pallbearers during this pandemic.
• All committal services will be performed outside. This includes those for persons with mausoleum crypts or niches.
• We strongly recommend that there be no pre- or post-gatherings at the burial site.
• The field staff will not be available to lower caskets into the vaults in the ground while the family is present. Placement of caskets will occur after the family and clergy leave the site.

Other Information:

• Our offices will not be open to assist with genealogy requests at this time. We can offer assistance over the phone or through our website. Please feel free to visit our website at cathcemks.org.
•  The conditions in which we are operating are constantly changing, so please call prior to coming to the cemetery. Catholic Cemeteries is not maintaining regular office hours at any of our locations at this time.

Call 913-371-4040.

This information is subject to change frequently, so please check our website for updates.

Mass Schedule

August 1, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Holy Redeemer Chapel @ Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Prince of Peace Chapel @ Resurrection Cemetery​

November 7, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Holy Redeemer Chapel @ Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Holy Family Chapel @ Resurrection Cemetery

All Masses at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Call 913-371-4040 for more details.

Observed Holidays/Holy Days 2020

Our offices will be closed on these dates; cemeteries remain open for visitors.
No burial or entombment services will be scheduled on these holidays.

Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, February 17 – Presidents Day
Friday, April 10 – Good Friday
Thursday, May 21 – The Ascension
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
Saturday, July 4 – Independence Day
Saturday, August 15 – The Assumption
Monday, September 7 – Labor Day
Sunday, November 1 – All Saints Day
Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 8 – Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Kansas City, Kansas

Year-round

8:00 a.m – Sunset

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Lansing, Kansas

Year-round

9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m

Winter: Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Topeka, Kansas

December 1st through February 1st

8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m

Summer: Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Topeka, Kansas

February 2nd through November 30th

8:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m

All other Catholic cemeteries are currently non-gated and have open availability/no restrictions. Hours listed above are seven days/week.

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Kansas City, Kansas

Monday through Friday

7:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Lansing, Kansas

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery – Topeka, Kansas

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m

Saturday

9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery – Lenexa

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m