Holy Rood Cemetery

Cemetery of the Holy Rood is the oldest of Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island’s four locations. Sitting at 67 acres in Westbury NY. Holy Rood serves the Catholic faithful in Nassau County. The oldest part of Holy Rood was originally the burial grounds of Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, which was founded in 1856. Initially established by the Diocese of Brooklyn, Holy Rood was transferred to the Diocese of Rockville Centre when the Diocese was established in 1956.

Location and Hours of Operation:

300 Elmont Rd.
​Elmont, NY 11003​
(516) 328-1300

Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:00AM to 4:30PM

Cemetery Hours:
Cemetery Gates: Open from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Mausoleum Buildings: Open from 8:00AM to 4:30PM*
*Mausoleums at Holy Rood will close at 3:30 PM on Thursdays from April-December for maintenance