Established in 1964 by Monsignor Thomas Earley, this cemetery was originally opened as the parish cemetery for Sacred Heart Church in Salinas. The 30 acre site, with approximately 12 developed acres, offers a majestic view of the Salinas Valley. With its beautifully landscaped environment and recent plant renovations, Queen of Heaven is the most attractive cemetery in the county.

While still meeting the needs of the Sacred Heart Parish community, Queen of Heaven also serves the parishes of Madonna Del Sasso, Saint Mary of the Nativity and St. Joseph (Spreckels).

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Services provided at Queen of Heaven Cemetery

Ground Burial: Queen of Heaven provides a selection of ground interment property to individuals and families on an immediate need basis and also for pre-planning. Double depth and traditional side by side (single) burials can be arranged. Gravesite prices range in value from $1,200 to $2,000 depending on the location selected.

Crypt Entombment: For individuals and families who prefer above ground interment, our Chapel and Garden mausoleum complexes offers single and companion arrangements. Crypt prices range from $2,000 to $5,000 for singles and $5,000 to $12,000 for doubles.

Cremated Remains: Queen of Heaven provides for the permanent care and memorialization of cremated remains. Individuals and families may select from ground burial in urn sites that range in value from $600 - $800. Above ground inurnment in specially designed niches are available from $500 to $1,200. Queen of Heaven Cemetery does not operate a crematory.

Services: Labor fees for interment services (known as opening & closing), apply when a gravesite, mausoleum or niche site is prepared for the interment service. Outer burial receptacles (burial or urn vaults) are required where applicable within the cemetery. Queen of Heaven Cemetery offers Committal services in our Queen of Peace Chapel, or at Graveside, Cryptside and Nicheside at no extra charge.

Memorialization: Memorial Monuments (headstones) may be arranged through the cemetery office. Currently, only flat bronze memorials are allowed. We also offer memorial pictures, benches, religious emblems and statues in specific areas throughout the cemetery.

Payment Terms: A minimum deposit of 10% is required on pre-need purchases, however, special terms are also available for people in need. Interest free financing is available. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Hours of Visitation: 8:00 a.m. to dusk each day of the year.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, (appointments are appreciated). Saturdays by appointment only.