Prospect Hill Cemetery Association
An historical and beautiful resting place for you and your loved ones.
A BIG THANK YOU TO JOHN O’MARA
After many years of serving as President and countless hours of overseeing all aspects of the cemetery and helping so many families, John O’Mara has stepped down from his position. You can’t think of Prospect Hill without thinking of John and his devotion to the cemetery. We were so lucky to have him as President for so long and we wish him well in the future.
REST IN PEACE MARK JACOBSON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Board Member Mark Jacobson. Mark’s Father was very involved with the cemetery for quite some time and Mark’s brother and nephew currently serve on the board. We extend our sympathy to Mark’s family and we know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
Please join us in welcoming our new President, Don Cropsey and our new Treasurer, Gary Butler. We know they will work hard in their new positions. They are also excited to continue working on opening up our new section so there will be plenty of new lots available for our families. Thank you Don and Gary!
What to do
when someone dies
When someone dies, you need to contact a funeral home. The funeral home will help with any services you need and coordinate the burial with the cemetery.
What are the
options for burial?
Burial options include the deceased body in a casket or cremation of the body. One gravesite can accommodate four options: one casket, one cremains, one casket together with one cremains, or two cremains.
Can I
pre-plan a burial?
You can pre-plan by purchasing a gravesite at any time. You will be given a deed as proof of ownership at the time of purchase. The deed conveys ownership of the gravesite to the owner(s) and their heirs and assigns. The expense for burial cannot be prepaid. The fee for burial is paid at the time of the burial.
What to do
when someone dies
When someone dies, you need to contact a funeral home. The funeral home will help with any services you need and coordinate the burial with the cemetery.
What are the
options for burial?
Burial options include the deceased body in a casket or cremation of the body. One gravesite can accommodate four options: one casket, one cremains, one casket together with one cremains, or two cremains.
Can I
pre-plan a burial?
You can pre-plan by purchasing a gravesite at any time. You will be given a deed as proof of ownership at the time of purchase. The deed conveys ownership of the gravesite to the owner(s) and their heirs and assigns. The expense for burial cannot be prepaid. The fee for burial is paid at the time of the burial.
Notices
The next trimming day at the cemetery will be Saturday, September 10, 2022, with a rain date of September 17th. We will start at 8 am and finish by noon. If you would like to volunteer your time to help us trim throughout the cemetery, we could use all the help we can get. We have a limited number of weed trimmers available so it is helpful if you can bring your own trimmer to use. Thank you!
Make a Donation
Prospect Hill Cemetery was chartered in 1854. Years ago visitors were welcomed by a beautiful Victorian Gateway over the entrance. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the cemetery was a gathering place for the living and the dead. People went to have picnics and honor the dead. The cemetery also contained a Victorian caretaker’s cottage in which Grand Army of the Republic Civil War veterans gathered before dedication ceremonies in their honor each year on Memorial Day.
The Cemetery is managed by volunteers, including the Board. Prospect Hill Cemetery is a nonprofit organization that welcomes donations at any time during the year. Checks can be mailed to Prospect Hill Cemetery Association PO Box 50, Guilderland, NY, 12084.
We run fundraising campaigns throughout the year, and this website will display notices. Contact us for more information.