Mausoleum Visitation to Resume
Updated February 12, 2021
Effective TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, mausoleums operated by The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton will be open for limited visitation as follows:
Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum (Gate of Heaven Cemetery), Burlington
Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum & Holy Souls Mausoleum (Holy Sepulchre Cemetery), Burlington
- Monday to Friday: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 1:00pm – 6:30pm
- Sunday: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Our Lady of Hope Mausoleum (Resurrection Cemetery), Ancaster
Our Lady of the Angels Mausoleum, Stoney Creek
- Monday to Friday: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- Saturday: 1:00pm – 6:30pm
- Sunday: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Our Lady Immaculate Mausoleum (Marymount Cemetery), Guelph
- Monday to Friday: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm – 6:30pm
Our Lady of the Assumption Mausoleum (Holy Cross Cemetery), Paris
- Monday to Friday: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
- Saturday: 1:00pm – 7:30pm
- Sunday: 8:00am – 7:30pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT OPENINGS MAY BE DELAYED DURING THE WEEK IF A FUNERAL IS IN PROGRESS
Additionally:
- All visitors must self-assess before visiting the cemetery. If they do not pass the self-assessment, they should not attend the cemetery.
- Only one entrance will be open at each mausoleum. All safety exits are operational
- In accordance with directives from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, the Province of Ontario, and local municipal by-laws, all visitors MUST wear a mask or face covering.
- All visitors are expected to maintain physical distance of 2 meters from anyone with whom they are not cohabitating.
- Visitors should refrain from touching anything inside the mausoleum (entrance and exit doors excluded).
- No flowers or other items are to be brought into the mausoleum. Any items left in the mausoleum will be disposed of.
- Visitors should restrict the length of their visit to accommodate other visitors.
- Washrooms are closed during visitation hours.
- Visits during the above-noted times are open to the public and unsupervised.
- Anyone requesting a private, supervised visit outside of these hours should contact the local cemetery office.
- The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton assumes no responsibility for any injury or illness that may occur during a mausoleum visit.