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Conversations about death and burial are often postponed or avoided, leaving families uncertain during an emotional time. At Gethsemane Cemetery, we walk beside you with compassion, offering education, guidance, and a full range of burial options rooted in Catholic tradition. Our mission is to ensure no one faces these decisions alone and that every person, regardless of their means, is honored with a dignified, meaningful resting place that brings peace of mind to those they love.

If you would like to view the options at Gethsemane & St. Mary Cemeteries, or would like to take a virtual tour, please select a cemetery below.

Gethsemane Cemetery

3139 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605

St. Mary’s Cemetery

701 Upland Avenue, Reading, PA 19607

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Events

Breast Cancer Awareness Banner & Bench

October 1 - October 31

In support Breast Cancer Awareness Month starting in October, please come to Gethsemane any time throughout the month and look for our pink bench and sign our pink banner outside of our office in tribute to survivors and of loved ones who passed in honor of their fight. Your support

Open House – October 2026

October 10 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LAST CHANCE PRICING BEFORE COSTS INCREASE

10% Off* on all prearranged Burial & Cremation options, vaults, headstone memorials, urns and other memorial goods.

*Opening/Closing and Labor Costs Excluded

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Open House – October 2026

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

LAST CHANCE PRICING BEFORE COSTS INCREASE

10% Off* on all prearranged Burial & Cremation options, vaults, headstone memorials, urns and other memorial goods.

*Opening/Closing and Labor Costs Excluded

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All Souls Day Mass

November 1 @ 3:00 pm

Join us for a mass in commemoration of the faithful departed on All Souls Day – November 1, 2026 at 3pm

Gethsemane Cemetery’s Chapel of Resurrection
3139 Kutztown Rd, Reading PA 19605

“Thank you again for making a very difficult time a little easier and for helping us give our mother a grand and beautiful sendoff that was appropriate to her personality.”

“Thank you for taking such wonderful pride in this cemetery…It is a beautiful place to come and spend time with loved ones that passed.”

“Thanks again to the staff, very friendly (girls in the office) and Michael for taking his time and explaining everything to us and answering any questions we had. Thanks again!”

“The only Catholic cemetery we would consider due to location, your compassion and the beautiful grounds. Respect is the theme of your business!”

“This was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life…The care you gave was so appreciated and will never be forgotten.”

“Everyone I came into contact with was kind and courteous. I came to visit a few days after, spoke to a grounds crew member and was very helpful on where to park. The little things are what count.”