Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center

Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center, located at 7101 Verner Avenue in Citrus Heights, California, is a serene and sacred resting place that has served the greater Sacramento area since its establishment in 1953. Consecrated by Bishop Robert Armstrong, it stands as the second-largest Catholic cemetery within the Diocese of Sacramento, offering a peaceful haven for more than 14,000 faithfully departed souls. The grounds span over forty acres of gently rolling hills and meticulously maintained green lawns, with the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop. The cemetery’s most iconic feature is the Mount Calvary monument—a large marble crucifix set upon an altar-shaped base, which serves as a focal point for reflection and prayer.

As a full-service funeral center, Calvary provides comprehensive care for families facing the loss of a loved one. Services include traditional burial options with upright monuments, ground-level interments, and above-ground entombment in family mausoleums, crypts, and niche columbaria. The center also offers cremation services in accordance with Catholic traditions, as well as green and natural burial options for those seeking environmentally conscious choices. An onsite chapel allows for funeral liturgies and memorial services to be held within the peaceful cemetery setting. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with ample on-site parking, and staff are available to assist with immediate needs or advanced planning, including prepayment plans to ease future burdens.

Rooted in Catholic faith and community, Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center holds the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the mausoleum, praying for the departed. The dedicated team includes licensed funeral directors, embalmers, service directors, liturgy coordinators, and family service advisors who provide compassionate guidance from the first call through the final disposition. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with cemetery gates open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during spring and summer, and until 5:00 p.m. in fall and winter. As part of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento, Calvary Cemetery and Funeral Center continues its mission of honoring life with dignity, faith, and reverence.