My Favorite Garden Cemeteries
- Caroline Bigelow
- Nov 26
- 1 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
The oldest garden cemetery in the United States was established in Massachusetts in 1831. These cemeteries not only give cities a dedicated place to bury their dead, but they provide a place for the living to enjoy nature and escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Mount Auburn Cemetery -- Cambridge, MA
Mount Auburn was the first garden cemetery in the United States. Established in 1831 it is a breathtakingly beautiful place to wander and contemplate your mortality.
Harmony Grove Cemetery -- Salem, MA
Established in 1839, Harmony Grove is a lovely place to take a walk to find peace. Much of the cemetery is located on rolling hills, so there are many breathtaking views to be had of the landscape.
Rural Cemetery -- Worcester, MA
Rural Cemetery and Crematory was the first garden style in Worcester. It was incorporated in 1838, and has been active ever since. Worcester has grown quite a lot since the 1830s, and Rural is a quiet oasis for those seeking to get away from the noise of the city.
Lowell Cemetery -- Lowell, MA
Lowell Cemetery was established in 1841 just a few years after Mount Auburn Cemetery. Like Mount Auburn, Lowell Cemetery is a garden cemetery, and is a place to both bury the dead and enjoy art and nature.
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