Gate of Heaven Cemetery offers sanctuary of repose, solitude, reflection and celebration, expressed within the grounds that are graced in beauty by His Presence.
Thank you for visiting Gate of Heaven Cemetery! We invite you to come see our cemetery in person. Gate of Heaven is conveniently located at 11000 Montgomery Road, just north of I-275 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Call us at (513) 489-0300 or stop by during visiting hours.
Cemetery Grounds are open 7 Days a Week from dawn to dusk.
In history, a shrine is a symbol in a holy place. It may be a box-shaped repository in which relics of a saint are preserved; or the sacred image or statue of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint in church or at home to which special devotion is given. But, mainly shrines are prominent sacred localities. They may be the burial place of a saint, or where he or she lived or died, or where a heavenly apparition took place. Shrines are the focuses of pilgrimages by the faithful and often of miraculous phenomena approved by the Church as defined by the Catholic Culture.
From time immemorial, people have set aside places that have deep spiritual significance—where God is revealed, honored and worshipped. In the book of Genesis, Jacob describes such a special place in the following way: “How awesome is this shrine! This is nothing but an abode of God and that is the gateway to heaven” (Gen. 28:17).
Shrines within the 160 acres of Gate of Heaven Cemetery are visual reminders and connections to those to whom we can turn to for intercession. They also allow a heightened sense of being and a powerful relationship with the divine. Every shrine at Gate of Heaven has a definite purpose. Everyone one of them has God’s message to us at His sacred dwelling place.
Explore Our Shrines of Devotion
Click on any of the shrines below to view seasonal photos that encompass their beauty, and read a spiritual prayer or a biblical quote.
Garden of the Ascension
At the heart of Gate of Heaven Cemetery’s entrance lies the tranquil and awe-inspiring Garden of the Ascension. This sacred space welcomes visitors with the soothing presence of graceful ponds, fountains, and lush landscaping, inviting moments of prayer, reflection, and peace. Established in 1992, the garden embodies the reverence and sacred beauty that defines the cemetery, offering a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere that soothes the soul.
Woven into this serene area are winding walking paths, inurnment landscaping boulders, a charming bridge, granite pergola and 11 columbaria, each thoughtfully named after a mystery of the Christian faith. These columbaria are not only places of rest but also sites of spiritual reflection, with prayers and meditations accompanying each name, enriching the experience of all who visit.
The Garden of the Ascension is more than a place of remembrance; it is a space that inspires faith, hope, and a profound connection to the divine.