Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery
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About Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery
St John's, NL A1C 4E4
Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery, nestled in the heart of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a serene and historically rich site that has served the local community for generations. Administered by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s, the cemetery diligently maintains its serene grounds and timeless monuments, ultimately ensuring a tranquil resting place for loved ones. The cemetery's operations are professionally managed in accordance to the highest standards of cemetery management. This hallowed ground is a testament to the lives and legacies of St. John's Catholic community members, providing a place of peace and remembrance for those who visit.
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Frequently asked questions
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Can families place plaques or headstones on their plot?
The installation of headstones or plaques on a plot in the Catholic cemeteries in the St. John's metro area is done by approved contractors and monument companies, who are certified under Workplace NL and who have liability insurance to cover any issues that may occur. Families are asked to go through any of those contractors or companies for the purchase and installation of headstones and plaques in the cemeteries.
In addition to this, there is a permit fee required for the placement of headstones or plaques in the cemetery, at a cost of $385 for headstones and $325 for plaques. To obtain a copy of our list of approved contractors and monument companies, please contact us by email at cemetery@rcsj.org
A copy of our "Monument Permit Application" is available on our website at https://www.rcsj.org/cemetery…, and can be submitted when completed by email to cemetery@rcsj.org -
What's the process to purchase a plot like from Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery?
There are no plots available for sale in this cemetery. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's operates and maintains Belvedere Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Kilbride Cemetery, and Gate of Heaven Cemetery. As of right now, the only cemeteries with plots available are Kilbride Cemetery and Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Columbarium niches are currently available at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Cemetery, and Kilbride Cemetery. For a list of our prices, rules/information, and forms, please visit https://www.rcsj.org/cemetery…
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Who are the key people at Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery?
The majority of the Roman Catholic clergy and religious brothers and sisters from the St. John's area are buried in this cemetery. Other prominent individuals such as Sir Richard Cashin, Sir Ambrose Shea, and others are buried in this cemetery.
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What should people know about when visiting Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery?
This is one of the older cemeteries in the St. John's metro area. As such, there may be some safety hazards due to fallen headstones, depressions in the ground, etc. Visitors enter at their own risk, and should take caution to stay on the main road and pathways as much as possible.
Also, snow clearing in this cemetery in the winter is done as required for burials. Visitors are asked to please restrict their driving accordingly. -
What is the history of Belvedere Roman Catholic Cemetery?
This Roman Catholic cemetery has been in operation since at least the early 1820's, and burials still occur during the year at this cemetery. Many old plots, headstones, and monuments can be found throughout.
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What is your policy regarding flower beds, trees, shrubs, etc.?
Families are allowed to have a flower bed on their plot in Belvedere Cemetery, though they are responsible for maintaining it themselves. The same applies for concrete walls on the plot, crushed stone, etc.
The placement of trees and bushes is not encouraged, as the roots can cause a problem for future burials in the plot, and the placement of any trees or bushes outside the boundary of a plot is not allowed. -
How can I locate people or plots in this cemetery?
Our online searchable database (as well as copies of our plot maps) are available on our website at https://www.rcsj.org/cemetery…
Please note that our records are incomplete, largely due to a fire and floods in previous decades, which destroyed a large number of records. Furthermore, some records were unfortunately improperly written and compiled, apart from the past decade or so. To that extent, we may unfortunately not have an available record for the person or plot you are looking for. For further questions or assistance, please contact us at cemetery@rcsj.org -
Is this site regularly monitored?
No, we do not regularly monitor or maintain third-party websites. All of our information is available on our website at https://www.rcsj.org/cemetery…, and for all questions and inquiries, we can be contacted by email at cemetery@rcsj.org
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