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For more than 175 years, Forest Lawn in Buffalo, NY has remained an active cemetery, offering available space at our historic flagship location and 13 additional sites across Western New York. As one of the first deliberately designed and professionally landscaped rural cemeteries in the United States, Forest Lawn is at the heart of Western New York’s cultural tourism renaissance. Its first interment took place in 1850; today there are 162,000+ permanent residents in this 269-acre, nonsectarian, not-for-profit cemetery. Forest Lawn offers year-round guided tours, educational programming, an annual flag retirement ceremony, special veteran programming; it is truly a destination for art, history, genealogy and so much more. Forest Lawn is the only local full-service cemetery for traditional and cremation arrangements listed on the State and National Registries of Historic Places.

This morning, sunlight found its way through the trees and settled on the Firemen’s Monument at Forest Lawn, illuminatin...
10/21/2026

This morning, sunlight found its way through the trees and settled on the Firemen’s Monument at Forest Lawn, illuminating a tribute to those whose courage and service helped shape our community.

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Thank you to our community for voting Forest Lawn a *Favorite* in the "Best Tour" category in The Buffalo News!Our tours...
10/20/2026

Thank you to our community for voting Forest Lawn a *Favorite* in the "Best Tour" category in The Buffalo News!

Our tours offer an opportunity to explore Buffalo’s rich history, remarkable architecture and the stories of those who helped shape our region. We’re grateful to everyone who voted, joined us for a tour and continues to support our mission of preserving and sharing this important history.

We look forward to welcoming even more visitors to Forest Lawn!

Did you know some trees smell like cotton candy in the fall?The Katsura tree is one of them. As its heart-shaped leaves ...
10/20/2026

Did you know some trees smell like cotton candy in the fall?

The Katsura tree is one of them. As its heart-shaped leaves turn golden yellow and begin to fall, they release a sweet fragrance often compared to caramel or cotton candy. Thanks to the knowledge and care of our arborist, Forest Lawn’s Level II accredited arboretum is home to remarkable trees like this one, each adding to the beauty and character of our historic landscape.

Photo credit: Andy Olenick for "Pensive Beauty"

You may know Hayes Hall at UB, but do you know the man behind the name?Edmund B. Hayes was an MIT-trained engineer who p...
10/19/2026

You may know Hayes Hall at UB, but do you know the man behind the name?

Edmund B. Hayes was an MIT-trained engineer who partnered with his brother-in-law, George Field, to build bridges, including a railroad bridge across the Niagara River. He later went into business with John J. Albright, investing in the Buffalo Bolt Company and Ontario Power Company.

Hayes and his wife were also generous supporters of Buffalo's hospitals, arts, and education. Their philanthropy helped make Hayes Hall at University at Buffalo South Campus possible.

Hayes died on October 19, 1923, and is laid to rest in Section 8 at Forest Lawn.

Have questions about what to do with a loved one’s cremated remains? Come talk with us. Saturday, October 17 is the firs...
10/16/2026

Have questions about what to do with a loved one’s cremated remains? Come talk with us. Saturday, October 17 is the first National Cremation Placement Day.

Our Family Service Representatives are always available to answer questions and explain the many options for permanent cremation placement and remembrance. Whether you're planning ahead or have kept a loved one's cremated remains at home for years, we welcome you to stop by and learn about the options available when the time feels right. Come home to Forest Lawn.

10/15/2026

With its beautiful gardens and peaceful surroundings, St. Matthew’s Cemetery has been a place of remembrance for generations.

On October 15, 2008, St. Matthew’s joined The Buffalo City Cemetery Group, becoming part of the same organization as Forest Lawn. Today, it continues to welcome new families, with traditional burial and cremation placement options still available. To learn more, call (716) 885-1600.

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10/15/2026

One date. Four stories. Generations of Buffalo history. October 15th marks the lives of remarkable individuals laid to rest at Forest Lawn, whose contributions span military service, the arts and civil rights. The date also marks the dedication of our Wings of Love Memorial Garden, a special place of remembrance that raises awareness of child abuse and domestic violence.

Friendly reminder that our gates now close at 5pm. Mausoleums will be closed at 4:00. We hope you enjoy your visit.
10/14/2026

Friendly reminder that our gates now close at 5pm. Mausoleums will be closed at 4:00. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Breaking from traditional memorial architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright created a space that feels like a natural part of it...
10/14/2026

Breaking from traditional memorial architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright created a space that feels like a natural part of its surroundings.

With the changing leaves, open sky and peaceful pond, his vision of bringing architecture and nature together at the Blue Sky Mausoleum is especially striking this time of year.

Tucked away among the trees at Forest Lawn, our Last Forest offers a peaceful, natural setting for permanent cremation p...
10/14/2026

Tucked away among the trees at Forest Lawn, our Last Forest offers a peaceful, natural setting for permanent cremation placement.

Surrounded by woodland paths, beautiful stonework and the changing seasons, it’s a place where nature and remembrance come together.

Learn more about cremation placement options at Forest Lawn by calling (716) 885-1600.

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1990 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
14208

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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+17168851600

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