Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancy

Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancy is a historic, non-sectarian cemetery and crematory located in the Bronx, New York City. Founded in 1863 by a group of prominent New Yorkers who wanted a burial ground easily accessible from Manhattan, it was designed in the landscape-lawn style that became popular after the Civil War, emphasizing the relationship between landscape and classical architecture. Its curvilinear road system provides views of large, singular monuments on family plots and circular lots. Today the cemetery covers approximately 400 acres and is the final resting place of more than 310,000 individuals. Woodlawn is recognized as one of the most historically significant properties in America. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011, joining a roster of about 2,500 sites nationwide. The National Park Service has described it as "a popular final resting place for the famous and powerful," and its memorials are said to represent "the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the country." Notable residents include Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Joseph Pulitzer, Nellie Bly, Irving Berlin, and Madame Walker, among many others. Beyond burial services, Woodlawn operates as a place of education, exploration and community engagement. It functions as an open-air art gallery, a living history museum and an urban oasis that attracts over 100,000 visitors from around the world each year. The conservancy arm fosters a connection between past and present through educational content and learning opportunities about history, architecture, art, nature and music. The grounds are also home to an extensive array of flora, fauna, birds and insects, including five of New York City's "Great Trees." Woodlawn offers a distinctive selection of final resting places, including available lots in its garden cemetery paired with personalized monuments. It serves families of New York and surrounding areas during their time of need, and it also welcomes visitors for guided tours, photography, and special events. The organization describes itself as "More Than a Cemetery," reflecting its dual role as a memorial ground and a cultural and historical resource. Note: The identity hint wiki_path_key points to Woodlawn (Fairfax County, Virginia), a historic house museum in Virginia. That property is a separate entity from the Woodlawn Cemetery in New York. This dossier covers the commercial cemetery brand as evidenced by the official website woodlawn.org.

Woodlawn was established in 1863 by a group of prominent New Yorkers who envisioned a burial ground easily accessible from Manhattan. It was designed in the landscape-lawn style that became popular after the Civil War, emphasizing the relationship between landscape and classical architecture. Its curvilinear road system provides views of large, singular monuments on family plots and circular lots. Propelled by location, clientele and unprecedented wealth, Woodlawn rapidly grew to become the outdoor showplace of distinctive masterworks seen today. The cemetery is an active, 400-acre non-sectarian cemetery and an oasis in an urban setting. More than 310,000 individuals are interred on its grounds, and it attracts over 100,000 visitors from around the world each year. Recognized as one of America's most historically significant properties, Woodlawn was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011, joining a rarified roster of 2,500 sites nationwide. The National Park Service described it as "a popular final resting place for the famous and powerful," and its memorials "represent the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the country." The cemetery's natural environment is as impressive as its legacy. Its park-like setting is home to an extensive array of flora, fauna, birds and insects virtually lost from much of the area's environs, and it is also a refuge for local wildlife. Its horticultural beauty is evident in the extraordinary collection of specimen plants, including five of New York City's "Great Trees." Woodlawn fosters a connection between the past and the present by creating educational content and learning opportunities for people of all ages. Its grounds are a setting to learn about history, architecture, art, nature and music. The conservancy arm supports this mission, and the organization is proud to be "More Than a Cemetery." Note: The identity hint wiki_path_key points to Woodlawn (Fairfax County, Virginia), a historic house museum in Virginia. That property is a separate entity from the Woodlawn Cemetery in New York. This history section covers the commercial cemetery brand as evidenced by the official website woodlawn.org.

• 2011

  Woodlawn is designated a National Historic Landmark.

• 1863

  Woodlawn is established by a group of prominent New Yorkers as a non-sectarian cemetery.

A historic, non-sectarian cemetery and National Historic Landmark offering burial, cremation and educational experiences, positioned as "More Than a Cemetery."

• Burial lots

  A distinctive selection of final resting places in the garden cemetery.

• Cremation services

  Crematory services offered on-site.

• Personalized monuments

  Artful and meaningful monuments paired with lots.

• Guided tours

  Guided tours of the cemetery grounds.

• Educational programs

  Learning opportunities about history, architecture, art, nature and music.

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2. 2Our History | Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancywoodlawn.org
3. 3Women’s History | Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancywoodlawn.org
4. 4About Us | Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancywoodlawn.org
5. 5Woodlawnwikidata.org
6. 6Woodlawn (Fairfax County, Virginia)en.wikipedia.org