Gate of Heaven Cemetery, owned and operated by the Diocese of Providence, has been operating since 1962. They handle over 550 burials per year and still have over half of their acreage undeveloped, Gate of Heaven sometimes referred to as Blessed Ground Cemeteries and the 2 Chapels on the premises, are also operated by the Diocese. Gate of Heaven is conveniently located on the Wampanoag Trail in East Providence just before the Pawtucket Avenue exit.