Saturday, April 13, 2024

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES FIRST "CARING FOR YOUR CEMETERY DAY"

 

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Participating Cemeteries Seeking Members of Public to Help with Clean Up Activities 

Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez: “Protecting our cemeteries benefits our communities, preserves our history and provides individuals a place to mourn and reflect.”   

Volunteer for “Caring for Your Cemetery Day” on Saturday, April 27, 2024

The New York State Department of State announced today the first annual “Caring for Your Cemetery Day” will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024.

To raise awareness of the hard work and dedication that goes into cemeteries’ care, maintenance and preservation, the Department of State is launching a campaign to work with cemeteries to welcome volunteers to help prepare for the Spring season and Mother’s Day visits. Through this pilot program, the Department and participating cemeteries hope to generate interest in local cemeteries, especially among younger people, recruit future volunteers or even officers and trustees/directors, and identify local people with skills that cemeteries need. More than two dozen cemeteries will participate.

Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez said, “Protecting our cemeteries benefits our communities, preserves our history, and provides individuals with a place to mourn and reflect. Our goal is to teach a new generation of New Yorkers about the importance of our communities’ cemeteries. If you want a creative way to get involved in your community, try volunteering at your local cemetery and help future generations learn to appreciate the history, culture, and unique stories our cemeteries offer.”

Nathan Romagnola, President, New York State Association of Cemeteries said, “New York's Cemeteries work diligently to honor and preserve our communities, but we can’t do it without you. Volunteerism is essential to properly support New York's Not-for- Profit cemeteries and ensure that these sacred places are preserved for future generations. NYSAC thanks the New York State Department of State for their steadfast leadership and welcomes you to join Caring for Your Cemetery Day on April 27.”

 

Clean-up day tasks may include:

  1. Cleaning up small debris and trash
  2. Removing downed branches, weeds, and overgrowth
  3. Removing old seasonal decorations
  4. Planting flowers
  5. Scattering grass seed
  6. Other light tasks appropriate for untrained volunteers

The mission of the Department’s Division of Cemeteries is to ensure that regulated cemeteries do not become a burden on their communities by continuing to operate on a not-for-profit basis. The division regulates approximately 1,700 not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State by, among other things, providing technical assistance in cemetery operations and financial accounting. The division also offers training workshops year-round to educate cemetery operators and other interested individuals on how to maintain cemeteries, keep financial records, and try to ensure long-term viability.

Participating cemeteries include:

Capital Region

Onesquethaw Union Cemetery

1889 Tarrytown Rd
Feura Bush, NY

Samantha

518-441-0123

mevd62@icloud.com

8:00 AM Start

  

Central New York

Cortland Rural Cemetery

110 Tompkins St
Cortland NY

Kathy

607-423-3622

kcincotta2@gmail.com

8:00 AM Start

Pleasant Cemetery

Route 5
Lenox, NY

Mary Ann

315-212-9925

mtpleasantcemetery@gmail.com

10:30 AM Start

Virgil Rural Cemetery

2023 Route 392
Virgil, NY

Sue

607-423-0490

sjconnelly@aol.com

9:00 AM Start

 

Finger Lakes

Grove Place Cemetery

2775 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY

Debbie

585-880-1403

gpca@frontier.com

10:30 AM Start

Grove Place Cemetery
(Westside Memorial Gardens)

60 Stryker Rd
Scottsville, NY

Debbie

585-880-1403

gpca@frontier.com

10:30 AM Start

Lakemont Cemetery

439 Hayes Rd
Lakemont NY

George

607-201-6308

melandgeorge@frontiernet.net
LakemontCemetery@gmail.com

10:30 AM Start

Maplewood Cemetery

The Shed, Middle Road
Henrietta, NY

Gary

585-820-7289

gary@maplewoodcemetery.org

10:00 AM Start

North Farmington Friends Cemetery

250 Sheldon Rd
Farmington NY

Mary

585-739-3505

countrycarelandscape@gmail.com

10:00 AM Start

Riga Cemetery 

970 Churchville Riga Rd (Rt 36)
Churchville, NY

John

(585) 538-2951

JLOSER@YAHOO.COM

10:30 AM Start

Rural Cemetery Association of Fayette

4091 Route 414
Seneca Falls, NY

Roger

315-521-6833

zwick926@hotmail.com

10:30 AM Start

South Perinton Cemetery

273 Wilkinson Rd
Fairpoint, NY

Paul

585-727-0359

PaulnRichards606@gmail.com

8:00 AM Start

 

Hudson Valley

Milan Union Cemetery

411 Milan Hollow Rd
Milan, NY

Thomas

914-282-7970

fwdarby@aol.com

11:00 AM Start

Rossville Cemetery Assoc

818 Route 32
Newburgh NY

Alan

845-564-5238

conway1937@aol.com

10:00 AM Start

  

Mohawk Valley

Broadalbin Union Rural Cemetery

481-485 Union Mills Rd
Broadalbin, NY

Melissa

518-752-8024

melgirl1965@yahoo.com

10:30 AM Start

Exeter Center Cemetery

857 Co Hwy 22
Burlington Flats, NY

Gayle

607-965-8256

gilbertgayle@yahoo.com

10:30 AM Start

Rome Cemetery Association

1500 Jervis Ave
Rome NY 13440

Malinda

315-336-6210

mhinman53@gmail.com

10:30 AM Start

 

North Country 

East DeKalb Cemetery

East DeKalb Rd
DeKalb Jct, NY

Dave

315-347-3588, x2

lbishop@tds.net

10:30 AM Start

Elmwood Cemetery

Elmwood Ave
Adams, NY

Patricia

315-778-2017

rnpatibclc@aol.com

1:00 PM Start

Hale Cemetery

3366 County Route 47
Norwood, NY

John

315-323-0481

margittay@msn.com

10:30 AM Start

Northeast Cambria Union Cemetery

Budd Rd
Cambria, NY

Elaine

716-560-0007

dcowen51@gmail.com
elong8@verizon.net

10:30 AM Start

Riverside Cemetery of Norwood

141 Lakeshore Dr
Norwood, NY

Thomas

315-353-2500

twoodward47@yahoo.com

10:30 AM Start

 

Southern Tier

McLean Cemetery Assoc

Church St
McLean NY

Ron

607-423-2116

ronandcarol141@msn.com

10:30 AM Start

Oakwood Cemetery

134 Buck Road
Deposit, NY

Jane

607-467-3518

janelwalker@hotmail.com

9:00 AM Start

 

Western New York

Eden Evergreen Cemetery

2862 E Church St
Eden, NY

Jeff

716-992-3411

edenevergreencemetery@gmail.com

10:30 AM Start

Glenwood Cemetery

325 Glenwood Ave
Lockport, NY

Barbara

716-504-7418

bmcgaffin6317@gmail.com

10:30 AM Start

Union Cemetery Association of Spring Brook Inc

470 Rice Rd
Elma, NY

Patricia

716-668-2126

jakubowski@gmail.com

10:00 AM Start

 

If you are interested in participating, you may reach out to any of these cemeteries.  You may also contact the division at cemeteries@dos.ny.gov or call 518-474-6226 with any questions.

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