Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

Queen of Heaven’s Story

Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township, was established in 1955 and consecrated on May 16, 1957, by Bishop Dearden.

This cemetery serves Catholic families in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and in portions of Washington County. Encompassing 195 acres, Queen of Heaven is the largest cemetery developed exclusively by The Catholic Cemeteries Association.

The cemetery has the distinction of having three beautiful chapel mausoleums. Queen of Heaven Chapel Mausoleum was dedicated on June 28, 1981, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard. Notre Dame Chapel Mausoleum was dedicated on October 26, 1997, by Bishop Donald Wuerl, and finally, Mary, Mother of the Church Chapel Mausoleum was dedicated November 2, 2008 by Bishop David A. Zubik.

Prayer Services 2024

Queen of Heaven Cemetery will have a prayer service on July 21. Visit our Memorial Prayer Services page for the full list of dates and times for all cemeteries.

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New Glass Niches Available

We’re excited to announce the addition of two new glass niche locations at Queen of Heaven Cemetery! The Queen of All Saints Sanctuary and the Mary Mother of Christ Alcove provide a beautiful option to honor your loved ones. For availability and further information, please visit or call the Queen of Heaven office to speak with one of our representatives.