Blog | Albany Diocesan Cemeteries

Spring is Almost Here!

Posted on March 10th, 2025
Posted by Albany Diocesan Cemeteries under Cemetery Clean-up Announcements, Clean ups and Decorations

Remnants of Christmas Past? Visitors to our cemeteries sometime ask us why so many weeks after the February 1st Christmas […]

April Cemetery Clean-up

Posted on February 7th, 2024
Posted by Albany Diocesan Cemeteries under All Cemeteries, Cemetery Clean-up Announcements, Clean ups and Decorations

Annual General Spring Clean-up for our cemeteries will begin on April 1 for all Albany Diocesan Cemeteries. Lot owners are […]

Winter snow at Our Lady Of Angels Cemetery, Colonie NY

Christmas decoration clean-up for all Albany Diocesan Cemeteries

Posted on December 15th, 2023
Posted by Albany Diocesan Cemeteries under All Cemeteries, Cemetery Clean-up Announcements, Clean ups and Decorations

Christmas decoration clean-up in our cemeteries and lots will begin on Thursday, February 1, 2024 (new date for 2024) for all […]

A cemetery visit in Albany, NY with flowers and a candle honoring a loved one’s memory.

Why Are Cemetery Visits Important for Family Connection

Posted on July 27th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, Cemeteries

Visiting a loved one’s resting place is a meaningful tradition that helps families stay connected across generations. Many people who […]

Peaceful urn garden path with flowers and a bench for cremation memorial visits at cemeteries in Albany, NY

How Urn Gardens Create Peaceful Outdoor Cremation Memorials

Posted on July 27th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Catholic Monument Design Center

Urn gardens create peaceful outdoor cremation memorials by giving cremated remains a sacred, permanent place in the open air, with room for […]

Mausoleum memorial setting in Troy, NY with flowers, greenery, and a peaceful tribute space.

Benefits of Mausoleum Entombment for Families

Posted on July 20th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, Cemeteries

Mausoleum entombment has long been a meaningful choice for families seeking a dignified and lasting place of remembrance. For those exploring memorialization […]

Indoor columbarium corridor overlooking peaceful cemetery gardens in Delmar, NY

Indoor And Outdoor Niches for a Lasting Cremation Memorial

Posted on July 20th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Catholic Monument Design Center

Indoor and outdoor niches both offer a faithful, permanent place for cremated remains, but the better choice depends on how […]

Natural green burial setting in Schenectady, NY with a wicker casket surrounded by flowers and greenery.

Green Burials: A Sustainable and Meaningful Memorial Choice

Posted on July 13th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, Cemeteries

A green burial is a method of interment that focuses on simplicity, environmental responsibility, and a natural return to the […]

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