4955 Evergreen Way Washougal, WA 98671
VESPERS AT HOLY CROSS CEMETERY, September 14, 2023, 6pm
On May 9, 1900, Anton and Barbara Gresz donated approximately 1.7 acres to the Diocese of Nesqually for the creation of a new church and cemetery. Holy Cross Cemetery in Washougal in Clark County was established on this site. Holy Cross Cemetery was also known as the Washougal Catholic Cemetery.
Administered by:
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
324 NE Oak St.
Camas, WA 98607
360-834-2126
Year Established: 1900
Contact the Parish Office for current pricing and events scheduled at our cemetery.
New Columbarium installed Spring of 2022.
48 Niches available for cremated remains.
If you would like to download a brochure of the cemetery, click on the following link:
BROCHURE
If you would like to download a copy of the cemetery Rules and Regulations,
click on the following link:
RULES AND REGULATIONS
If you would like to download information on Catholic Burial Rites,
click on the following link:
CATHOLIC BURIAL RITES
For information from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding cremation, click on the following link:
Cremation and the Order of Christian Funerals
THREE SACRED MOMENTS - video
This video is a clear description of the three-part journey of Christian burial. It explains the importance of the Vigil, the Funeral Mass, and the Rite of Committal. The Vigil allows time for the living to tell stories about the deceased – essentially focusing on their life. The Funeral Mass focuses on the hope for the future – that our faith teaches that death has no victory – we have hope for eternal life. The Rite of Committal is the final goodbye for the loved ones and is a reminder of the importance of the reverent care of the deceased that our faith requires.
Visit our
FUNERAL PLANNING page
for help in planning funeral liturgies.
Visit FIND-A-GRAVE website to see photos of the markers in our cemetery
