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Blog Posts & Community Event Updates

Closed to Visitation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent executive order by the State of New York, the cemetery will be closed for visitation until these restrictions have been lifted.   This policy has been implemented to ensure public safety.  Thank you for your...

Annual Food and Clothes Drive begins tomorrow!

Annual Food and Clothes Drive begins tomorrow!

Canarsie Cemetery is pleased to announce that our Annual Food and Clothes Drive will begin Friday, July 1st and run until Wednesday, August 31st We will be collecting canned food items, boxed cereals and boxed juices, along with other non-perishables.  We will also be...

Canarsie’s First Garden Mausoleum

Canarsie’s First Garden Mausoleum

Gate of Heaven Mausoleum is Now Available   Canarsie Cemetery is pleased to announce the opening of its first garden mausoleum, Gate of Heaven Mausoleum.   This impeccably designed community mausoleum features single crypts for one entombment and companion...

Meet Santa at Cypress Hills Cemetery!

Meet Santa at Cypress Hills Cemetery!

Join us on Saturday, December 14th at Cypress Hills Cemetery to celebrate the holidays. We have free refreshments and gifts for the children.  Also, get an opportunity to take a picture with Santa!  

Cypress Hills Cemetery 5k Run Through History

Cypress Hills Cemetery 5k Run Through History

Join us September 8th for our first Annual 5k run through the cemetery.  The run promises to be both unique and challenging while honoring one of New York's finest and raising funds for charity. Click here to sign up

Canarsie Cemetery Lives On

Canarsie Cemetery Lives On

When we purchased Canarsie Cemetery we never expected such a big community welcome. The sale officially went through August 30, 2011 as noticed here: Canarsie Cemetery Ownership and Management Transferred to Cypress Hills Cemetery which garnered an annual savings of...