Cemeteries in Prospect, New York

Private Cemeteries in Prospect, New York often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Prospect, New York are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Prospect, New York are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Prospect, New York , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Prospect, New York .

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The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated the cemetery as an official city landmark, stating that Prospect Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in New York and that it is regarded as a place of great historical and aesthetic interest, as well as one of the city's important cultural locations.

With about three million burials, it has the largest number of interments of any cemetery in the United States. Established in 1848, Calvary Cemetery covers 365 acres (148 ha) and is owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York and managed by the Trustees of St.