Monthly Archives: September 2022

The Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of Mount Auburn Cemetery will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 20th at 9 AM. We welcome voting proprietors to join us for a summary of the most recent fiscal year. Those who cannot … Continue reading →

For those seeking a more environmentally friendly burial option, we are pleased to offer natural (or ‘green’) burial, defined as the burial of an unenbalmed body in a biodegradable shroud or container. At Mount Auburn, natural burial graves are added … Continue reading →

Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (1822 – 1903) was nine years old when Mount Auburn was founded in 1831. While he did not design the Cemetery, the enduring characteristics that made Mount Auburn a model for cemeteries and public parks … Continue reading →