Woodlawn’s Arboretum Collection Founded in 1863, Woodlawn Cemetery is a forested oasis located in the sprawling metropolis of New York City. For more than 150 years, Woodlawn’s Arboretum has provided New York City families a beautiful place to honor their loved ones. Visiting this 400-acre burial ground lets you get up close to over 6,300 …
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At Woodlawn, we are proud to be the area’s exclusive provider of the Cremation with Confidence Guarantee.  Cremation with Confidence is a rigorous 10-step process that is unmatched in the industry.  Our Cremation with Confidence Guarantee serves as our promise of providing the highest levels of service, reliability, and ethical standards.  Each cremation is conducted within …
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Woodlawn Cemetery is known for its beautiful sculptures and unique works of art.  One of America’s most historic cemeteries, Woodlawn contains the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the country.  Woodlawn’s outstanding landscape design is graced by an equally spectacular collection of art and architecture featuring angels.  With exquisite grace, these ethereal creatures watch …
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The Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the oldest institutions in the Bronx and is proud to be one of the eight National Historic Landmarks in the Borough. Over the course of the Bronx Week celebration, there will be concerts, programs and events which honor Bronx community leaders who are memorialized at Woodlawn. Bronxites are renowned …
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As a cornerstone in the Bronx, and as leaders during times of tragedy and uncertainty, let us assure you that your family’s health and safety is our number one priority. As we navigate 2021, it is clear we will be living in our “new normal” for the foreseeable future. Many of you have reached out …
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When Woodlawn Cemetery was established back in 1863, we built our reputation the “old fashioned” way: through word of mouth. Neighbors talking to neighbors here in the Bronx. New York families sharing stories over the dinner table. Friends telling friends about their experiences with us. Woodlawn got its start when a group of prominent New …
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Today, we are challenged by the clean up after hurricane winds downed and damaged many of Woodlawn’s extraordinary trees. As our arborists and grounds crew carefully lift limbs and clear roads, we are reminded at how important this collection of trees is to our Lot Owners, staff, and visitors. Not only do the plants define …
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Woodlawn is home to the largest collection of funerary art in the United States. The mausolea, monuments, and funerary sculptures were crafted by some of the country’s most famous architects and artisans. To support the preservation of these historic structures, in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund and the International Masonry Institute, Woodlawn established the …
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Many of Woodlawn families celebrated the holidays by giving to the community, helping the needy and surprising the people of the city by presenting spontaneous gifts. They shared their thoughts of the season, gave back to the places that provided opportunities and made headlines with their generous deeds. Every year on Christmas Eve, newspaper publisher …
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In August, New Yorkers will be taking advantage of Restaurant Week, a delicious way to prepare for our upcoming Fabulous Foodie Trolley Tour.  Our research volunteers enjoy identifying interesting sites for thematic tours, and the roster of those who owned restaurants, made fortunes off food products, and provided drinks to wash things down has grown …
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