A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT CEMETERY
A place of rest in Lothian since 1873.
Mt. Calvary Cemetery has served families in southern Anne Arundel County for more than 150 years. Burial rights are available today, and every dollar goes to the care of these grounds.
BURIAL RIGHTS
Securing a resting place for you and a loved one
Mt. Calvary offers burial rights in pairs, so couples and family members can rest side by side. Purchasing ahead of time spares your family a difficult decision later.
How it works
- 1Contact us by phone, email or the form below to ask about available sites.
- 2Visit the grounds and choose your two sites with a member of the cemetery.
- 3Complete the purchase by signing a Burial Plot Agreement.
- The full amount goes into the perpetual care fund
- Opening and closing of the grave is not included. You may use the provider of your choice.
- Flat headstones are preferred, so the grounds are easier to mow and keep neat.
PERPETUAL CARE
Every dollar stays with the grounds.
Mt. Calvary is a nonprofit cemetery. Nothing from a burial right goes to profit. The full $4,000 is placed in the cemetery's perpetual care fund, which exists to keep these grounds cared for long after all of us.
Families who want to honor someone resting here can also give to the perpetual care fund. Contact us to make a gift.
OUR HISTORY
More than 150 years in Lothian
Mt. Calvary Cemetery was formally established in 1873, though the grounds are believed to have served as a burial place even earlier. It sits on Mt. Zion Marlboro Road (Route 408), beside Mount Calvary Church, in the countryside of southern Anne Arundel County.
Generations of local families rest here, including veterans who served our country. The cemetery is still in use today, and it is cared for so that it can serve families for generations to come.
Researching your family history? If you believe an ancestor is buried at Mt. Calvary, send us a note and we'll do our best to help.
VISITING
Plan a visit
Location
812 Mt. Zion Marlboro Road
Lothian, MD 20711
Next to Mount Calvary Church
Directions
The cemetery is located at the intersection of Mt. Zion Marlboro Road (Maryland Route 408) and Ed Prout Road, beside Mount Calvary Church.
Visiting hours
The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How much are burial rights?
Burial rights are $4,000 for two burial sites. Families can also secure four sites at a discounted price of $7,500.
Where does the money go?
The full cost of every burial right goes into the cemetery's perpetual care fund, which pays for the care of the grounds. Mt. Calvary is a nonprofit cemetery.
Is the cemetery still accepting burials?
Yes. Mt. Calvary is an active cemetery, and burial rights are available. Contact us to ask about open sites.
How old is Mt. Calvary Cemetery?
Mt. Calvary was formally established in 1873, but the grounds are believed to have been used for burials even earlier. Local records list headstones dating back to the 1850s.
Where is Mt. Calvary Cemetery?
The cemetery is at 812 Mt. Zion Marlboro Road in Lothian, Maryland, at the intersection of Mt. Zion Marlboro Road (Route 408) and Ed Prout Road, beside Mount Calvary Church.
Is opening and closing of the grave included?
No. Opening and closing of the grave is not included in the price of burial rights, and families may use the provider of their choice.
What kind of headstones are allowed?
Flat headstones are preferred, because they make the grounds easier to mow and keep neat.
When can I visit?
The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
CONTACT
We're here to help
Questions about burial rights, a visit or family records? Reach out, and a member of the cemetery will get back to you.