THE ORATORY MEMORIAL GARDEN

The Oratory Memorial Garden is located on the grounds of the Rock Hill Oratory. It was created to provide a simple, natural place for the remains of those who choose cremation. The Memorial Garden is nestled among the mature azaleas and dogwoods between Newman Hall and the Church of Our Lady and Saint Philip Neri. It is a place of quiet beauty where one can come to remember those who are buried and also to reflect on one's own life, death and resurrection in Jesus Christ.

The Garden is a raised circular bed covered with periwinkle and enclosed in a fieldstone wall. The stone wall creates a natural bench, encouraging people to stop and rest. Behind the raised bed is a large stone, holding individual bronze plaques. For a small cost, families may choose to have the name of the deceased engraved on a plaque. Burial is free of charge. The Garden is available to anyone. A representative of the Oratory will be present at all burials in the Garden. The ashes of the deceased are buried and the container will be kept by the family.For more information please call Br. Joe Guyon, C.O. at 803-327-2097 or email your question to rockhilloratory@gmail.com