Calvary Cemetery
For more than 150 years, the Diocese of Nashville’s Calvary Cemetery has served as the final sacred resting place of Catholic and Christian families in Middle Tennessee.
History and Catholic Identity
Calvary Cemetery was dedicated on Nov. 29, 1868, by the Right Reverend Patrick Augustine Feehan, Third Bishop of Nashville (1865-1880). Owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese of Nashville, Calvary Cemetery is the only Catholic cemetery in Nashville.
The cemetery sits on 47 scenic acres at 1001 Lebanon Pike, with traditional in-ground burial, mausoleums, and columbarium adorned with Christian monuments and sculptures. Calvary Cemetery reflects the Church's belief in the dignity of the human body, the hope of the Resurrection, and the call to pray for the faithful departed.
Generations of Nashville's Catholic families, clergy, religious, and veterans rest in this sacred ground.
A Word From the Bishop
Calvary Cemetery is a place of great faith. This sacred ground, which has been shepherded by the previous bishops of Nashville for more than 150 years, is a testimony to our baptismal belief in the communion of saints and the resurrection of the dead.
God the Father has given us the most profound gift that He could give: the gift of Himself through His Son. At His table of word and sacrament, that gives us nourishment to go out and live as we are called to live. His gift was so that one day, ultimately, we may join Him at the banquet table of the Lamb.
At Calvary Cemetery, we, the Pilgrim Church on earth, remember and pray for the souls of those who have gone before us, that they may receive that same heavenly reward. It is what God wants for us, to be with Him. If we remain courageous in following His will for our lives on earth, He will be there waiting for us in heaven.
12th Bishop of Nashville
Deacon Michael Wilkins
Deacon Michael Wilkins was ordained a permanent deacon in June 2014. Since that time, he has served as the Director of Operations at Calvary Cemetery.
Contact Deacon Wilkins for immediate burial arrangements, pre-planning needs, or questions.
Deacon Wilkins can be reached via email at michael.wilkins@dioceseofnashville.com or by calling 615-256-4590.
Places Within the Cemetery
Meaningful areas across the grounds invite prayer and remembrance.
Traditional Burial Plots
The majority of the cemetery is dedicated to traditional in-ground burial of caskets and cremains.
Mausoleum
A dedicated structure housing crypts for above-ground interment of caskets or cremains.
Columbarium
A wall housing niches in which urns, containing the cremains, are inurned.
Priests Circle
A section dedicated to the burial of diocesan priests and bishops.
Religious
Dedicated sections for deacons, Sisters of Mercy, and Little Sisters of the Poor.
Veterans
Calvary dedicates a section of the cemetery to veterans and spouses.
Garden of Angels
Free burial service reserved for families who have lost children from a miscarriage and up to one year of age.
St. Gianna Monument
A monument of St. Gianna Molla overlooks the resting place of the youngest souls.
Burial records
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Calvary Cemetery and Catholic Burial Resources
Find cemetery policies, frequently asked questions, pre-planning information, Catholic funeral guidance, and Church law references for Calvary Cemetery.
Policies
Review Calvary Cemetery’s rules and regulations, including cemetery policies, guidelines, and expectations for families and visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answering your questions regarding the Catholic Church’s teachings on interment and Calvary Cemetery’s policies and guidelines.
Pre-Planning
Making cemetery and funeral arrangements in advance is a loving and financially prudent decision.
Order of Christian Funerals
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops presents the Catholic Church’s teachings and guidance on bereavement and funerals, including the Order of Christian Funerals, prayers, and reflections.
Code of Canon Law
Deceased members of the Christian faithful must be given ecclesiastical funerals according to the norm of law.
Location and Directions
Calvary Cemetery is located on Lebanon Pike in Nashville, providing a sacred and peaceful resting place for Catholic and Christian families throughout Middle Tennessee.
Calvary Cemetery
1001 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
Looking for a loved one’s gravesite? Use the burial records search available on this page.
Hours of Operation
Calvary Cemetery is open for visitation year-round from 7 a.m. to approximately 30 minutes prior to sunset.
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
The office is closed on the following holidays and observances: New Year’s Day, Day After New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Holy Thursday (after 11:30 a.m.), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Day After Christmas.