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 […]

Family visiting a mausoleum while considering burial planning in Albany, NY.

Benefits of Mausoleums for Thoughtful Burial Planning

Posted on October 5th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, Cemeteries

Choosing a final resting place is an important decision that can reflect personal beliefs, family traditions, and wishes for future […]

Accessible cemetery section and paved walkway in Albany, NY.

How Families Compare Cemetery Sections for Burial and Memorial Needs

Posted on October 5th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Catholic Monument Design Center

Choose a cemetery section based on how well it can support family visits, memorial preferences, and future needs, rather than […]

Family members preserving photographs and memories during legacy planning in Troy, NY.

How Family Legacy Planning Can Connect Generations

Posted on September 28th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, Cemeteries

Family legacy planning gives people an opportunity to think carefully about how their values, memories, traditions, and personal stories can […]

Companion headstone design with future inscription space for cemeteries in Delmar, NY.

Planning a Companion Headstone for Your Family’s Future Needs

Posted on September 28th, 2026
Posted by Admin under Catholic Monument Design Center

Why Plan a Companion Headstone Before It Is Needed? A companion headstone gives two people a shared place of remembrance, […]

Natural biodegradable materials considered for green burial planning in Schenectady, NY.

Green Burial Planning Tips for a Thoughtful Natural Tribute

Posted on September 21st, 2026
Posted by Admin under Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, Cemeteries

Green burial focuses on simplicity, environmental awareness, and a respectful return to natural processes. Families considering cemeteries in Schenectady, NY […]

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