History of Green-Wood Cemetery
Founded in 1838 as one of America’s first rural cemeteries, the Green-Wood Cemetery soon developed an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the fashionable place to be buried. By 1860, Green-Wood was attracting 500,000 visitors a year, rivaling Niagara Falls as the country’s greatest tourist attraction. Crowds flocked to Green-Wood to enjoy family outings, carriage rides and sculpture viewing in the finest of first generation American landscapes. Green-Wood’s popularity helped inspire the creation of public parks, including New York City’s Central and Prospect Parks.
Today Green-Wood is 478 spectacular acres of hills, valleys, glacial ponds and paths, throughout which exists one of the... More >
Burial Inquiry
Burial Search Search by last and first name or last name and burial date, back to 1850. Daily Schedule Schedule of Services for today, a week prior or the next week. Includes name of deceased, funeral director and time......More >
Above-Ground Burial
Above-ground burial, a choice once reserved for the wealthy, is now available to our families at prices comparable to that for in-ground burial. Families who prefer above-ground burial may select a crypt from one of......More >