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The top priority of the Catholic Cemetery Association is the safety and well-being of our staff, visitors and the families we have the privilege to serve. As we work through the situation that is affecting our community, we must follow the guidelines set forth by the State of New Mexico, including current Public Health Orders, and the Centers for Disease Control.
VISITING THE CEMETERY OFFICE:Prior to visiting one of our offices, please review the following document. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please call us and we will arrange to work with you remotely.
Covid Self-Assessment
Each cemetery office is following New Mexico restrictions to limit staffing and visitor capacity. We are limiting the number of visitors in our offices. Therefore, please contact the cemetery office to schedule an appointment. Face coverings are required at all times and there is a limit of two guests per appointment. When you arrive at the office, please ring the doorbell once and allow a few moments for an attendant to respond.
VISITING THE MAUSOLEUMS AND COLUMBARIA BUILDINGS:Enclosed Patio Buildings, Mausoleum Buildings and Columbaria Buildings will open for limited visitations. Buildings will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Buildings will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
The State of New Mexico has mandated that face masks be used. Therefore, we kindly ask that you wear a face mask while visiting our facilities and that the number of visitors be limited, so as to allow for the mandated 6 feet of social distancing.
Additionally, please be advised that there are no public restrooms available at this time.
CURRENT PROCEDURES IN RESPONSE TO NM COVID MANDATES:
- Chapels will not be available for Funeral Masses or other services.
- Chairs and tents will not be placed at interment sites.
- In order to keep with the recommended social distancing, burial service attendance should not exceed 5 people.
- Lowering of the casket or placement of the urn will not occur until the entire congregation has left the burial location.
- Grounds staff and Family Service Coordinators are to stay at least 10 feet away from the congregation.
- Staff and visitors are required to practice social distancing, good hygiene, frequent handwashing and are reminded to stay home if ill.
- Masks/face coverings are required while on the cemetery grounds.
These guidelines will be practiced until further notice. We appreciate your assistance in adhering to these temporary policies and look forward to the day that we can once again open up all our facilities to the public without these mandates.