Cemetery Notice: All Christmas decorations may remain on the graves at both cemeteries until the end of April. If you have any decorations that you wish to keep, you must remove them by April 30, 2024. Please remember that, with the exception of flowers in memorial marker vases, no decorations of any type, (wind chimes, statues, fencing, flags, potted plants, etc.) are permitted on the graves. Thank you for your cooperation.
Directions to our Cemetery
Our cemetery is conveniently located off Rt. 213 at Childs Road and Singerly Road, Elkton, MD 21921.
About our Cemetery
Burial of the dead is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Our faith strengthens us in the belief of the Resurrection and our parish is fortunate to provide a consecrated resting place until that time.
Our parish cemetery is modern and attractive. Remember that it is always wise to obtain cemetery lots before the need arises.
Although the Catholic Church now allows cremation, burial of the body is still the preference. Even when cremation is requested, to eliminate abuses, the cremated remains should be buried in consecrated ground. This brings definite closure and reaffirms our Catholic faith in bodily resurrection on the last day.
Fr. Mike Schmitz answers questions about Cremation Burial
Fr. Mike Schmitz answers why catholics do not scatter ashes.
Contact Peggy O’Donnell in the Parish Main Office for current availability and pricing. (410) 398-1100 or iccmanager455@gmail.com.
Immaculate Conception Cemetery Rules and Regulations
Holidays, Birthdays and Anniversaries: Flowers are permitted three days before and must be removed seven days after the event.
Christmas: Decorations are permitted from December 15th - January 31st each year.
Mowing season, April 1st to November 30th: No decorations are permitted. This includes solar lights, metal items, shepherd hooks, ceramic or glass figures or containers.
Items will be removed by the caretaker if the rules are not followed. Thank you.
