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    Unmatched natural beauty - hills, valleys, lakes, and streams. Sculptural masterpieces. Living history. Most importantly, the stories - of those who now rest in peace under our care.

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    Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation

    A steward of one of WNY's most precious assets.

    The Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1992 to assure the preservation and restoration of Forest Lawn’s historically significant buildings, landmarks, landscape, and archives, as well as the stories they tell for Western New York, the nation and the world. 

    The Foundation also helps educate teachers, students and the public about the vast cultural, historical, and natural resources you’ll find at Forest Lawn.

    In addition, the Foundation is helping with ongoing recovery efforts from the 2006 October Surprise Storm that caused more than $1,200,000 in damage at our cemeteries.                                                       

    The Foundation’s plan for Forest Lawn’s future capitalizes upon its sedate grandeur, its living history, and its singular place in the life of Western New York.  While we remain steadfast in fulfilling our core mission to provide the finest perpetual care for all who rest in peace inside our gates, we envision Forest Lawn among Western New York’s greatest public spaces, where people from all walks of life are welcome to stroll, jog, read a book beneath a tree, study their family’s past, marvel at a work of art, join a tour, listen to music, hear a lecture or be married in the chapel.

    Now you can join the many others who value, understand and appreciate this special place in our community, by becoming a member of Forest Lawn.  Your support will ensure that this cultural treasure’s historically significant buildings, landmarks and landscape, as well as the stories they tell for Western New York, the nation and the world, will not only be preserved but enhanced for future generations to enjoy.  


    Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation Directors:

    Charles F. Kreiner, Jr., Chair

    Richard J. Day

    Joseph P. Dispenza

    John Edens

    Mary Ann Kresse

    William Pearce, Jr.

    Kurt L. Rich

    Alexandra K. F. Secor

    James M. Wadsworth

    JoEtte Mosey Zaccagnino

    Hugh M. Russ

     


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