06.01.2006 [2006 Landmark Award Recipient]
    We are proud to announce that Madonna Church has been selected by the Greater Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce to receive the 2006 Landmark Award. The rich history of Madonna Church will be recognized on June 14 during the Chamber's Luncheon.

08.09.2005 [Rules and Regulations]
    Our rules and regulations have been updated and are available at your request. The new pamphlets provide useful information on various topics some of which are as follows:
1. Burial Privelege Certificates
2. Arrangements for Interments/Entombments
3. Disinterments/Removals
4. Care
5. Decorations
6. Monument Materials
7. Care of Grounds
8. Cemetery office hours and holidays
    If you would like to request a copy of our updated rules and regulations, feel free to contact the office at (201) 944-7723.
Very Truly Yours,
Gregory Lopez
Superintendent

08.04.2005 [Annual Maintenance Fees]
To All Holders of Burial Privilege Certificates:
  The Annual Maintenance Fee for 2005 is $25.00 per grave.
    Maintenance fee includes the following:
Cutting grass, keeping roads, buildings and other structures owned by Madonna Cemetery in repair; providing for the purchase and maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment; salary and benefits for employees; payment of insurance premiums; maintenance of necessary records and interments.
  As the cemetery's expenses increase, so must the Annual Maintenance Fee.
*NOTE: Private mausoleum fees are based on the amount of graves used.
    To avoid these charges, place the grave(s) under Perpetual Care. For a small investment now, you and your family will be free of the obligation to pay annual fees. Please contact the office Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for prices.
Very Truly Yours,
Rev. Stephen A. Carey
Pastor and Director

08.03.2005 [Mosquito Control]
    The Director of Cemeteries for the Newark Archdiocese mailed us, the Madonna Cemetery, a letter asking that we comply with the New Jersey Mosquito Control Association policy that prohibits the use of any vessel that holds water for any period of time that may breed mosquitoes.*
    We ask that, for your own safety, you comply with the NJ Health Statutes 26:3B-6 which state that "No person, corporation or municipality knowingly shall maintain or permit to be maintained any pool, ditch, stream, or other body of water, or any cistern, privy vault, cesspool or other receptacle containing liquid in which mosquitoes are breeding."
    As recommended by the NJMCA and the Archdiocese of Newark, we welcome the planting of annual flowers planted in the ground.

*To request a copy of the above-mentioned letter, please call the Madonna Cemetery Office at (201) 944-7723.