Two Bergen County Cemeteries, One Weekend: 0% Interest at Maryrest and Christ the King Sept. 26-27
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 [email protected].
SOURCE Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark
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