CYPRESS HILLS CEMETERY
Located on Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn, New York
The Beginning
Cypress Hills Cemetery was founded on November 21, 1848. It is chartered by New York State as a non-profit, non-sectarian, membership corporation. Under construction for near three years, it officially opened in 1851.
Today & Tomorrow
Today, despite the constantly increasing population and a demand for interment space from families throughout the New York City metropolitan area, Cypress Hills Cemetery has a large amount of beautifully developed land sufficient to serve future generations.
Location, Location
The cemetery is located in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, and encompasses 225 acres and is easily reached via the J line at the Cypress Hills station, approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan.
Send Flowers or Plantings →
Our Online Shop will help you memorialize your loved one with various options from flowers, to plants, to trees, to benches, to gardens. Call Us if want us to help you choose: 718.277.2900
Cypress Hills Cemetery remains dedicated to maintaining the same character and vision of its founders. Years of careful planning and maintenance have preserved and enhanced the beauty and serenity of our grounds.
We hope you will consider us when choosing a final resting place for loved one.
Recent News & Updates from in & around the Community
Celebrating Black History Month
Cypress Hills Cemetery celebrates Black History Month all February long by highlighting the lives of notable African Americans resting at Cypress Hills
Meet Santa at Cypress Hills
Join us on Saturday, December 8th as we celebrate the Holiday Season with our 7th Annual Meet Santa Event. Our event will feature a Holiday Train ride and pictures, gifts and hot chocolate with Santa! The event is free for all! Register now...
All Souls’ Day Mass
Join us on Friday, November 2nd as we honor all our loved ones who have passed before us. All Souls' Day Mass will be celebrated by Father Wlad Kubrak of St. Pancras Church at 10am at Cypress Hills Abbey Chapel. You can register for...
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