Calvary Cemetery Headstones
Photos of Memorials we’ve placed at Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles, with Current Headstone Prices, Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations.
Photos of Memorials We’ve Placed at Calvary
A few of the granite markers we’ve placed at Calvary Cemetery.
Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations
Calvary is a Catholic cemetery operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, so every memorial follows the Archdiocese’s own installation rules. Markers must be granite or bronze, only one flush-type memorial is allowed per grave, and no marking may extend above the surface of the ground, so upright monuments are not permitted here. Every memorial must include a cross, properly proportioned and worked into the design. Engraving highlights are limited to black or white lithochrome; colored paint is not permitted and any memorial finished with it will be removed. An LMP (lawn-mower-proof) edge is highly recommended. Families who choose a straight edge instead must sign a waiver at the cemetery office acknowledging possible damage, since Calvary will not repair or remake a memorial installed that way.
Baby Marker 20″ × 10″ × 3″
Flat. The smaller of the two permitted baby marker sizes.
Baby Marker 24″ × 14″ × 3″
Flat. The larger of the two permitted baby marker sizes.
Cremated Remains 20″ × 10″ × 3″
Flat. The permitted size for graves in areas designated for cremated remains.
Adult Single/Double Marker 24″ × 12″ × 3″
The smallest adult marker at Calvary, granite or bronze, flat.
Adult Single/Double Marker 28″ × 16″ × 3″
The standard adult marker size, granite or bronze, flat. Room for a name, dates, and a full inscription alongside the required cross.
Family Estate (Two Grave Plot) 36″ × 18″ × 3″
Granite or bronze, flat. One memorial spanning two adjacent grave spaces.
Calvary allows our full palette of 18 granite colors.
Allowed marker sizes vary by section. Not sure what your section permits? Give us a call and we’ll look it up for you.
Current Headstone Prices at Calvary Cemetery
Memorial pricing for Calvary depends on the type of memorial, size, granite color, and the artwork or inscription you choose.
Flat Granite Markers
Baby Marker 20″ × 10″ × 3″: from $426
Cremated Remains 20″ × 10″ × 3″: from $426
Adult Single/Double 24″ × 12″ × 3″: from $650
Baby Marker 24″ × 14″ × 3″: from $650
Adult Single/Double 28″ × 16″ × 3″: from $830
Family Estate (Two Grave Plot) 36″ × 18″ × 3″: from $1,156
Bronze Flat Markers
24″ × 12″ Bronze: from $2,200
28″ × 16″ Bronze: from $2,400
Calvary charges a setting fee on all markers, billed separately from the memorial (see our FAQ below for the fee schedule). Every quote from us is itemized. Bring us a competitor’s written quote and we’ll match or beat it. See our full pricing page →
What Families Say About Us
What Families Ask About Calvary
Do you handle everything with Calvary?
Yes. We design and engrave the memorial at our Chino factory, and once you approve the design proof we take it from there: paperwork, cemetery approval, and delivery coordination. No separate calls to Calvary on your end.
What are Calvary’s visiting hours?
Calvary’s gates are open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in spring and summer, and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in fall and winter. For holiday hours or section access questions, call the cemetery office at (323) 261-3106.
What types of memorials are allowed at Calvary?
Calvary allows flat granite or bronze markers only. See the Cemetery Regulations section above for every permitted size and section rule.
What are the setting fees at Calvary?
As of July 1, 2026, Calvary charges a setting fee of $595 for granite markers and $695 for bronze markers, paid directly to the cemetery and due before installation. Endowment care is included in that fee, not billed separately. The endowment care fund is a savings account that funds the long-term care of the grounds; every cemetery in California is required by law to maintain one.
Who installs the marker at Calvary?
Calvary’s own grounds crew. We deliver the finished memorial to the cemetery, and their team sets it level with the ground. The setting fee covers this installation.
How long does it take to get a headstone made and set at Calvary?
Most markers are ready in 2–4 weeks when the granite size and color are in stock. Special orders may take 3–4 months, but we’ll let you know before you place your order. We strive to keep as many sizes and colors in stock as possible.
Can I add an inscription to an existing memorial at Calvary?
On site engraving is one of our specialties at most Southern California cemeteries, but Calvary handles inscriptions on existing memorials in house through their own office. To add a name, date, or inscription to a memorial already at Calvary, contact the Calvary office directly at (323) 261-3106.
Do I have to use an LMP edge at Calvary?
No, but it is highly recommended. An LMP (lawn-mower-proof) edge holds up better against grounds equipment over time. If you’d rather have a straight edge instead, Calvary requires a signed waiver at their office acknowledging the marker may be damaged, and they will not repair or remake it. We can walk you through both options when you’re designing your memorial.
From Our Chino Factory to Calvary
Our factory and showrooms in Chino are about 32 miles from Calvary Cemetery, a 40 to 45 minute drive west into East Los Angeles. Every memorial bound for Calvary is designed and hand-finished here in Chino, then delivered by our own team.
Calvary is an easy drive from our Chino factory, so we’d love for you to visit us in person.
An East Los Angeles Landmark Since 1896
One of the oldest and largest Catholic cemeteries in Los Angeles, dedicated in 1896 to serve the city’s growing Catholic community.
Calvary Cemetery & Mortuary sits on 137 acres of rolling parkland in East Los Angeles. The grounds are home to the landmark All Souls Chapel, an ornate Gothic church built in 1902, along with several mausoleums added through the 1930s and 1950s. Calvary’s mortuary offers full funeral and mausoleum services alongside traditional in-ground burial.
Families from across Los Angeles use Calvary, including East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Monterey Park, and the surrounding communities.
Ownership: Private, religious. Owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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