About Saint John's Abbey Cemetery

Saint John’s Abbey Cemetery provides an identifiable and permanent resting place—a sense of place—and is an appropriate way for Saint John’s to fulfill Saint Benedict’s call to do good works, which includes caring for the deceased, a tradition that flows out of fundamental tenets of the Catholic faith.

Just as in life, we believe that the human body deserves to be treated with respect and dignity in death. We foster a way of remembering that is enlightened by faith and views death as a bridge to the Communion of Saints. Our bond with God’s people is not broken by death.

Eligibility

Saint John’s Abbey Cemetery is open to:

  • Alumni/ae, employees, retirees, and friends of Saint John’s University, College of Saint Benedict, Saint John’s University, Saint John’s School of Theology, and Saint John’s Preparatory School.

  • Employees, retirees, and friends of Liturgical Press.

  • Oblates, employees, retirees, and friends of Saint John’s Abbey and its apostolates.

  • Spouses and extended family of above.

  • Those who feel a close connection to Saint John's.

Resources

Staff

Josie Stang
Saint John’s Abbey Cemetery Manager
(320) 363-3434
info@saintjohnsabbeycemetery.org

Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central Time. 

  • Staff may not always be available during these times based on scheduled services, visitors, and tours. It is best to call in advance for appointments.

  • Burial services may be arranged Monday – Friday during regular business hours.

  • Services are also available on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; an additional fee applies.

  • No burial services on Sundays, legal holidays, or holy days.

  • The cemetery is open daily to visitors from sunrise to sunset.