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A look inside Forest Lawn: Buffalo landmark, archive of history and active cemetery

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7 days ago

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A look inside Forest Lawn: Buffalo landmark, archive of history and active cemetery

As the CEO of Western New York's landmark cemetery, I wear many hats on any given day. First and foremost, we are an active cemetery (and yes, we still have plenty of room across our 269 acres!). But Forest Lawn is so much more than a place of burials and memories. We are a national landmark, a level one arboretum, a destination for visitors from near and far, a spectacular museum within a park, and we operate upstate New York's busiest crematory. Forest Lawn includes 13 additional cemeteries within our not-for-profit organization, accountable to our lot holders, our local board of trustees and our regulator, the New York State Division of Cemeteries. Every day is different within our iconic gates. expand Forest Lawn's mission is to 'serve all stakeholders through the preservation and promotion of Forest Lawn's cemeteries and crematory, offering burial and interment options for past, present and future generations of Western New Yorkers.' As an employer of choice, we are here to answer questions and educate individuals around a subject that few have had much exposure to. We work to help families in their pre-planning, which accounts for about 65% of our business. When there is an immediate need, we work closely with the funeral professionals in Western New York to assist in decisions and arrangements. We have invested significant resources for our current and future customers — in our landscapes, in restoration of historic structures and monuments and in adding interment options at all of our cemeteries. Some highlights include new cremation niches for permanent placement and memorialization, Legacy Mausoleum at Forest Lawn, with our construction partner Arc Building Partners, currently in pre-sale stage as we await completion at the end of the year. Green/natural burials are available at both Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg and Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica. Finally, the development of special burial areas for private/family mausoleums are also available at Forest Lawn and our other cemeteries across Western New York. Whether you are helping parents or other family members, friends and partners, or making your own personal plans, please know we are here. Cemeteries are 'forever,' and as we conclude our 175th anniversary year, we are proud of our legacy and our future. Recently, WIVB produced this award-winning feature that tells our story through all four seasons.

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29-05-2025

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