Cemetery · Sunnyvale, CA

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

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Calvary Catholic Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery in San José serving 52 parishes across Santa Clara County, offering traditional ground burial, cremation niches, and mausoleum crypts. Operating since 1882, the cemetery sits on over 16 acres and averages about 230 burials annually, with additional support services including funeral and cremation arrangements through Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services.

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Established: 1882

About Calvary Catholic Cemetery

Calvary Catholic Cemetery performed its first burial on November 17, 1882, and has since interred more than 18,000 people over 130+ years. The cemetery is home to notable San José historical figures and diverse family groups representing Spanish, French, Italian, Irish, Portuguese, and other heritages. Over 16 acres in size, it averages about 230 burials per year and is estimated to remain fully operational for at least the next 20 years. The cemetery is part of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services San José and supports the burial needs of fifty-two Santa Clara County parishes.

Typical burial prices in Sunnyvale

Calvary Catholic Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Sunnyvale typically charge:

Low

$200

Typical

$3,500

High

$18,000

City-wide figures from 11 published prices — not Calvary Catholic Cemetery's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Calvary Catholic Cemetery packages

Traditional Ground Burial

Available option at the cemetery

Cremation Niche

Available option at the cemetery

Mausoleum Crypt

Available option at the cemetery

All Souls Remembrance Program

Dignified committal of cremated remains
Permanent interment within consecrated grounds

Free service for anyone of any faith with cremated remains

Mother Teresa Program

Financial assistance for those in need in the community

Precious Lives Program

Funeral and cemetery financial support
Sacred interment services for child loss

Support for families who have suffered loss of a child

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Burial

Who you’ll work with

Ed Koerner
Interim Director of Cemeteries
Denise Garcia
Location Manager
Jennifer Didone
Human Resource Manager
Joyce Xia
Accountant

Facilities

16 acres of grounds

Payment & financing

Payment plans

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Catholic

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Catholic funerals
Cremation services
Family estate graves and crypts
Child funeral services
Financial assistance programs

Where is Calvary Catholic Cemetery?

2650 Madden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Calvary Catholic Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.9

19 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 19 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Calvary Catholic Cemetery: a typical burial price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer and preparation of the deceased
A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

The cemetery plot or grave space
A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
The headstone or grave marker
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Calvary Catholic Cemetery offer?

Calvary Catholic Cemetery offers burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Calvary Catholic Cemetery located?

Calvary Catholic Cemetery is located at 2650 Madden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Calvary Catholic Cemetery give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.