Granite memorials at Holy Cross Cemetery in Pomona, California
VJ Memorials · Pomona, California

Holy Cross Cemetery Headstones, Fairly Priced

Designing, engraving, and delivering granite and bronze memorials for Holy Cross families since 1966. Our Chino factory is about 8 miles from the cemetery in Pomona.

CemeteryHoly Cross Cemetery
LocationPomona, CA
Founded1886
Servicing Holy Cross Since1966
Pricing

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Memorial pricing for Holy Cross depends on the type of memorial, size, granite color, and the artwork or inscription you choose.

Starting Prices for Holy Cross

Flat Granite Markers

Baby Marker 20″ × 10″: from $426

Cremated Remains 20″ × 10″: from $426

Adult Single/Double 24″ × 12″: from $570

Baby Marker 24″ × 14″: from $648

Adult Single/Double 28″ × 16″: from $830

Family Estate (Two Grave Plot) 36″ × 18″: from $1,156

Bronze Flat Markers

24″ × 12″ Bronze: from $2,100

28″ × 16″ Bronze: from $2,400

Holy Cross 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 →

Cemetery Regulations

What’s Allowed at Holy Cross

Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross will not repair or remake a memorial installed that way.

Baby Marker 20″ × 10″

Flat. The smaller of the two permitted baby marker sizes.

Baby Marker 24″ × 14″

Flat. The larger of the two permitted baby marker sizes.

Cremated Remains

20″ × 10″ flat. The permitted size for graves in areas designated for cremated remains.

Adult Single/Double 24″ × 12″

The smallest adult marker at Holy Cross, granite or bronze, flat.

Adult Single/Double 28″ × 16″

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″, granite or bronze, flat. One memorial spanning two adjacent grave spaces.

The 18 granite colors VJ Memorials offers, shown as polished swatches

Holy Cross 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.

Setting & Installation

Who Sets the Stone at Holy Cross

How It Works

What we handle: Design, engraving, and delivery. We submit your design for the cemetery office’s approval and obtain the required installation permit ahead of time, so your marker is ready to set when it arrives. Deliveries go out Monday through Friday, since Holy Cross only accepts them on weekdays.

Who sets the marker: Holy Cross’s own grounds crew sets every marker. Once we deliver the finished memorial to the cemetery, their team places it level with the ground.

Common Questions

What Families Ask About Holy Cross

How long does it take to get a headstone made and set at Holy Cross?

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.

What are the setting fees at Holy Cross?

Holy Cross 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.

Do you handle the approval process with Holy Cross?

Yes. Every design goes through our office first. We submit your proof to the cemetery for approval and obtain the installation permit, so nothing arrives at the gate unapproved.

Can I add an inscription to an existing memorial at Holy Cross?

Yes. We add inscriptions to existing memorials on site at Holy Cross. We bring our portable engraving equipment right to the gravesite, so there’s no need to disturb the memorial or coordinate a removal. Adding a second name, a death date, or a short inscription typically takes a couple of hours on site. Learn more about on-site engraving →

Do I have to use an LMP edge at Holy Cross?

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, Holy Cross 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.

Your Local Monument Craftsmen

From Our Chino Factory to Holy Cross

Our factory and showrooms in Chino are about 8 miles from Holy Cross Cemetery, a quick 15 minute drive east into Pomona. Every memorial bound for Holy Cross is designed and hand-finished here in Chino, then delivered by our own team.

Holy Cross is an easy drive from our Chino factory, so we’d love for you to visit us in person.

Driving directions from VJ Memorials (4737 Schaefer Ave., Chino) to Holy Cross Cemetery (444 E. Lexington Avenue, Pomona).

About the Cemetery

A Pomona Landmark Since 1886

Serving Catholic Families Since 1886

Founded in 1886 as the parish cemetery of St. Joseph Church, and added to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles cemetery system on January 1, 1967.

Holy Cross Cemetery sits on roughly 40 acres in Pomona, split into two properties divided by Lexington Avenue. With more than a century of history, the grounds have grown alongside the surrounding neighborhood into a well-established resting place for Catholic families across the eastern San Gabriel Valley and Inland Valley. The cemetery hosts outdoor community Masses each year on All Souls Day and Memorial Day.

Families from across the area use Holy Cross, including Pomona, Claremont, La Verne, Diamond Bar, Chino, and Montclair.

Ownership: Private, religious. Owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Phone: (909) 627-3602

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Honoring a Loved One at Holy Cross?

Visit our Chino factory to see granite samples and full size markers in person, or call and we can talk through what’s possible for your section of Holy Cross. No appointment required, but a quick call ahead lets us make sure the right person is here to help you.

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