Stories of life. Stories of love.
At Forest Lawn, you decide how to tell your life story. Whether sculpted in marble or carved in granite, cast in bronze or reflected in a garden, there are countless ways to be remembered.
In fact, for more than eight generations, this not-for-profit, non-denominational cemetery has served as the final resting place for more than 155,000 great citizens – from a U.S. President and foreign royalty, to local veterans and teachers.
Today, there is quite a lot of space still available (more than 20 acres, in fact) among the stone bridges, flowing creek and gentle hills of Forest Lawn. You’ll even find some of the most beautiful and least expensive cremation and burial options in all of Western New York, right here.
So come tell your story, only at Forest Lawn.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Garden Symposium – Friday July 23
- Sunday In The Cemetery Tours
Forest Lawn Cemetery is pleased to present its 14th season of the famous Sundays In The Cemetery tours. Walk or ride as professional guides and re-enactors share fascinating stories of the people, art, history and nature that make up this 269-acre jewel in the heart of downtown Buffalo. And meet some of our famous residents along the way!
In addition to history tours, we also offer African American, Civil War and Famous Women tours. Click here for the full 2010 tour schedule. - Saturday Walk-up Tours
NEW! This year, we are pleased to offer one-hour walking tours every Saturday beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Street gate. No reservations required; $10 per person.
Click here for a calendar of events for 2010.
NEWS
- Check us out on Facebook
- Purchase Sundays In The Cemetery gift certificates.
- Purchase one of our exclusive publications.
RECENT EVENTS
- Flag Day Ceremony
On Sunday, June 13, Forest Lawn Cemetery, along with the Greater Niagara Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America; Girl Scouts of Western New York; Erie County American Legion; Buffalo Fire Department held the second annual Flag Day ceremony at the gravesite of Sara Hinson, Buffalo school teacher and one of Flag Day’s originators. - Muster In The Meadow
On Sunday, May 30, more than 2,500 were in attendance for Muster In The Meadow, our day-long commemoration of the Civil War and a tribute to all those whose ultimate sacrifice made our country great.
Cremation Services
Most people are unaware of the details relating to cremation. Our knowledgeable staff will provide you with a personalized visit to our crematorium and will answer any of your questions. Or, click here to read more details.
If you Don't Pre-plan Your Burial Arrangements...
When death touches your life and you haven’t made your cemetery and funeral pre-arrangements there are at least 49 decisions to make in the next few hours.
If you have your cemetery and funeral pre-arrangements made there are two decisions to make: Date and Time
This checklist (PDF, 47kb) was published by the ICCFA (International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association)