Prospect Hill Cemetery & Cremation Gardens

Prospect Hill Cemetery & Cremation Gardens Prospect Hill Cemetery & Cremation Gardens is a historic cemetery located in York, Pennsylvania, founded in 1849.

Ample parking is available for visitors and our office is handicapped accessible. Greenmount Cemetery is located at 721 Carlisle Ave. The story of Prospect Hill & Greenmount Cemetery and Cremation Gardens is the story of York County. From veterans to civilians, many prominent York families have chosen this sacred ground for their family burial estates. With over 60 acres still to be developed, the

future for this community treasure promises to be as distinguished as its past. Prospect Hill & Greenmount Cemetery is where patriotism is practiced, where peacefulness reigns, where open-air art is on display, and where history lives in an outdoor educational classroom. The local Reformed Church of York, Pennsylvania chartered Prospect Hill Cemetery in 1849 and has since been the final resting place for patriots from every war our country has participated. Our private cemetery is central Pennsylvania’s largest and most historic cemetery, consisting of 170 acres in North York and Manchester Township. Greenmount Cemetery was founded in 1898 and acquired by Jack Sommer, managing partner of Prospect Hill Cemetery, in 2007. In 2008, the IRS recognized the importance of the historic nature of our cemetery and our need to raise funds to preserve that heritage. Consequently, the Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery Heritage Foundation was granted 501 (c)(3) status. As a non-profit organization, the Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery Heritage Foundation is dedicated to preserving the historic heritage of Prospect Hill Cemetery. Community members are welcome to make a tax-deductible donation to the foundation and further keep Prospect Hill Cemetery’s hallowed grounds beautiful. Appointments made be made to meet with counselors on-site at our Greenmount Cemetery location at 721 Carlisle Avenue. The office is also staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday during normal business hours (look for the sign out front noting that a counselor is on duty!).

Address

700 N George Street
York, PA
17404

General information

Prospect Hill is a home of special remembrance for our community and our nation. Historic graves on the premises include those of Declaration of Independence signer Philip Livingston, Civil War Union Commander William Buell Franklin, and Civil War industrialist Arthur Briggs Farquhar. Soldiers’ Circle is a federally owned site given to the cemetery after the Civil War. The Circle is a final resting place for 162 Union soldiers, most killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. A marker close to Soldiers’ Circle also honors 5 unknown Confederates buried here. Prospect Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for patriots from every war in which our country has participated. Other points of interest include a walking tour of our Civil War residents, the Iraq/Afghanistan War Flag Memorial, the Fallen Hero Banner display, one of the oldest buildings designed by prominent architect J.A. Dempwolf, and some of the finest cemetery sculptures in the nation. The story of Prospect Hill is the story of York. From veterans to civilians, many prominent York families have chosen this sacred ground for their family burial estates. With over 60 acres still to be developed, the future for this community treasure promises to be as distinguished as its past.

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

(717) 843-8006

Products

Pre-Planning Services
Traditional In-Ground Burial
Cremation
Above Ground Community Mausoleum/Crypt Burial
Above Ground Private Mausoleum/Crypt Burial
Veteran Burial
Pet Burial

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