Blog and In the News

  • What We Learned from Losing a Parent

    No matter your age, the world is turned upside down when a parent dies. So many Bronx-area families who come to Woodlawn to find the perfect resting place for their loved one talk to us about this specific and significant loss. We wanted to write this blog to help others know they are not alone …
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  • Back to School: Celebrating the Educators at Woodlawn

    As children across the country head back to school this fall, we want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the significant contributions to our country’s education system made by some of the generous and talented individuals buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. The beautiful cemetery at Woodlawn is home to many notable individuals from the Bronx and …
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  • Never Forget: Honoring the First Responders of 9/11

    Twenty-two years ago, the September 11 terrorist attacks forever changed our nation. These tragic events are etched into the minds of anyone old enough to remember that day. Nearly 3,000 lives were taken; 11 of these men and women are laid to rest here at The Woodlawn Cemetery. Every year, we honor their memories, reading …
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  • Proud to Serve All Neighbors

    When someone plans a funeral, burial, or cremation for their loved one, they often wish to celebrate their own religious beliefs or cultural background. Here at Woodlawn, we are proud to serve different ethnic backgrounds across the Bronx and beyond. No matter what your religious beliefs or cultural heritage are, our experienced staff will help …
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  • How Grief Affects a Parent Experiencing the Loss of a Child

     Undergoing the death of a loved one is a traumatic experience, especially when it is your own child. No parent expects to have to make funeral arrangements for their own son or daughter. At Woodlawn, we help families in the Bronx and beyond find the perfect resting place for their loved one. Our compassionate staff …
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  • Honoring Veterans at Woodlawn

      Visitors to Woodlawn Cemetery will find thousands of our nation’s bravest individuals buried and commemorated here. We are proud to provide high-quality burial and cremation to veterans and their families in the Bronx and beyond. This is our way of thanking these men and women for their incredible sacrifices. We are proud to honor …
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  • 5 Tips on Establishing a Will

    Putting together a will is a big decision, and at Woodlawn Cemetery, we encourage our neighbors in the Bronx to take this important step as soon as they feel ready. Just like preplanning your funeral, having a will in place helps you prepare for the future and provides peace of mind in regard to what …
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  • The Gift of Preplanning

    At Woodlawn, we take great pride in  serving our New York neighbors by offering a range of cremation and memorialization options. Many local families already know we can help them at a time of immediate need. Some families may not realize that we can also help them preplan their arrangements ahead of time – and …
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  • Gold Star Mothers

    At Woodlawn Cemetery, one of our greatest privileges is serving veterans and their families in the Bronx and beyond. Along with the incredible sacrifice and commitment of our servicemen and -women, our staff wants to recognize the exemplary efforts of the Gold Star Mothers. For those of our neighbors unfamiliar with the history of this …
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  • Navigating Your Pet’s Future Without You

      It’s not always a guarantee that you’ll outlive your pet. In the case of a terminal illness or an unexpected catastrophe, a pet may live on after its owner. It’s a good idea to have a plan for your pet should something unexpected happen to you. At Woodlawn Cemetery, our compassionate staff understands how …
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