A peaceful expression of faith, beauty, and remembrance at **Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum in Mahwah, New Jersey**. Elegant marble crypts and glass-front cremation niches surround visitors with dignity and serenity, while magnificent stained-glass windo...

A peaceful expression of faith, beauty, and remembrance at **Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum in Mahwah, New Jersey**. Elegant marble crypts and glass-front cremation niches surround visitors with dignity and serenity, while magnificent stained-glass windows, sacred imagery, and liturgical artwork fill the mausoleum with color, light, and spiritual meaning. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create a reverent setting for prayer, reflection, and the lasting remembrance of loved ones.

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Set amid the natural beauty of **Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey**, this peaceful landscape offers a quiet place for prayer, reflection, and remembrance. Expansive lawns, lush trees and greenery, meaningful liturgical statues, and...

Set amid the natural beauty of **Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey**, this peaceful landscape offers a quiet place for prayer, reflection, and remembrance. Expansive lawns, lush trees and greenery, meaningful liturgical statues, and foliage that transforms with the changing seasons create a simple yet deeply sacred setting. Here, the beauty of creation surrounds families with peace as they honor and remember those they love.

By Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark
The ministry of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark exists to meet the needs of individuals and families before, at the time of death and burial, and throughout bereavement. By setting aside a holy place for burial, we provide a fitting env...

The ministry of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark exists to meet the needs of individuals and families before, at the time of death and burial, and throughout bereavement. By setting aside a holy place for burial, we provide a fitting environment for full liturgical celebrations. Just as in life, we believe that in death the human body deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. We also foster a type of remembering that is enlightened by faith and sees death as a bridge to the communion of saints. Our bonds with the believing are not broken by death.

By Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark

MAHWAH, N.J., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will hold Fall Open House Weekends at two Northwest Bergen County locations on the same dates, Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum in Mahwah and Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, just five miles apart near the New York State border.

Both events are free, with no appointment necessary and no obligation, giving families the chance to compare two distinct settings in a single weekend. Families who attend either weekend will have access to 0% interest financing for 48 months, along with flexible payment options, making it easier to pre-plan their memorialization or that of a loved one.

Both weekends coincide with the Special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis, marking the 800th anniversary of his death.

"During this Year of Saint Francis, may the decisions we make today reflect our hope in the Resurrection and become a lasting gift of peace to those we love," said Joseph Heckel, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark. "Pre-planning helps ensure that our wishes are known while relieving loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of loss."

Maryrest, located at 770 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah, pairs traditional cemetery grounds with a full Chapel Mausoleum, magnificent stained-glass windows, marble crypts, and glass and marble cremation niches. The property also features New Jersey's first Catholic Natural/Green Burial Section, marked by wildflowers and boulder memorialization rather than headstones, as well as new gazebo family estates for families seeking committal space amid the grounds.

Christ the King, located at 980 Huron Road in Franklin Lakes, offers a rural, park-like setting anchored by its towering bronze statue of Christ the King, with traditional plots featuring minimalist flat markers, Amish-style gazebo committal sections, and outdoor columbariums. The cemetery recently added a new Cremorial Section steps from the signature statue, where winding paths, blooming trees, and lush greenery frame flat cremation markers for families who prefer a simpler, more understated resting place.

At both locations, Memorial Planning Advisors will be on-site to walk families through burial, cremation, and memorialization options. Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are recommended given strong turnout.

Event Details

Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum

770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ | (201) 327-7011

rcancem.org/open-house/maryrest

Christ the King Cemetery

980 Huron Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ | (201) 891-9191

rcancem.org/open-house/christ-the-king

When: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free; no appointment or obligation required

About Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark provides burial, cremation, and memorialization services rooted in the Catholic faith across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Middlesex and Union counties. For more information, visit rcancem.org or email cemetery@rcan.org.

A peaceful expression of faith, beauty, and remembrance at **Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum in Mahwah, New Jersey**. Elegant marble crypts and glass-front cremation niches surround visitors with dignity and serenity, while magnificent stained-glass windows, sacred imagery, and liturgical artwork fill the mausoleum with color, light, and spiritual meaning. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create a reverent setting for prayer, reflection, and the lasting remembrance of loved ones.

Set amid the natural beauty of **Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey**, this peaceful landscape offers a quiet place for prayer, reflection, and remembrance. Expansive lawns, lush trees and greenery, meaningful liturgical statues, and foliage that transforms with the changing seasons create a simple yet deeply sacred setting. Here, the beauty of creation surrounds families with peace as they honor and remember those they love.

The ministry of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark exists to meet the needs of individuals and families before, at the time of death and burial, and throughout bereavement. By setting aside a holy place for burial, we provide a fitting environment for full liturgical celebrations. Just as in life, we believe that in death the human body deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. We also foster a type of remembering that is enlightened by faith and sees death as a bridge to the communion of saints. Our bonds with the believing are not broken by death.

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